Tewodros Ashenafi is a leading Ethiopian entrepreneur, and a keen student of history.
The Africa Report bumped into him at our recently concluded annual CEO Forum in Abidjian.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the Cold War, doing business in Ethiopia, the role of the state and much more.
You can check out his companies here: http://swholdings.com
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