China, US compete for role in Ethiopia's $12.5B Bishoftu airport project

Ethiopia's $12.5-billion Bishoftu International Airport project is drawing interest from firms and lenders in China, the US, and other countries, positioning it as a major African aviation infrastructure prize. The competition signals a geopolitical dimension to the project, with both superpowers seeking influence in the region. The outcome will shape Ethiopia's connectivity and regional economic integration, though financing and construction timelines remain uncertain.