Ethiopia faces $18m arbitration case from Chinese construction company - Ethiopia Observer

Ethiopia faces $18m arbitration case from Chinese construction company - Ethiopia Observer

A Chinese construction company has taken legal action against the Ethiopian government under international arbitration in London over a dispute involving a road project in northern Ethiopia, Ethiopia Observer has learned. A decision is expected in February 2026, with Beijing Urban Construction Group Co. Ltd seeking to recover $18m in damages, well-placed sources said. The company alleges that it was forced to terminate its contract after its pro…