Ethopia: Harari regional gov’t refutes reports of business closures over ‘corridor development levy,’ cites building code violations

Addis Abeba – The Harari Regional State has refuted recent reports alleging that “business establishments have been shut down due to the failure of contributing financially for the ongoing corridor development” in Harar City. The regional state clarified that the action was taken against “all businesses operating within unfinished buildings.”

In recent weeks, reports have surfaced of business closures in Harar City. Among the affected businesses are 43 branches of…