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Ethiopian Coffee Industry Struggles With Logistical Nightmares and Domestic Turmoil What’s Happening in Ethiopia? Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shipping giants to reroute vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, causing significant delays for Ethiopian coffee exports. Exporters are exploring alternative routes through Mombasa, Kenya, but face additional hurdles there. The Ethiopian government's "vertical integration" scheme and limitations on bank credit growth have wreaked havoc on the domestic coffee supply chain. With limited access to financing, exporters struggle to pay suppliers, who in turn can't pay farmers. This cash crunch has led to protests and even reports...