Ethiopia holds unique status on the continent making it stand out among the rest. For starters, the country was only one of two to escape the jaws of colonialism alongside Liberia after fighting off the Italians in a showdown that proved that the country is powerful.
Secondly, Ethiopia is the seat of the African Union with Addis Ababa representing the centre of unity and collaboration on the continent.
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