[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Habtish [@Habtishgreat](/creator/twitter/Habtishgreat) on x XXX followers Created: 2025-07-27 22:38:59 UTC Debunking the Conspiracy Theory: Is the UAE Controlling Ethiopia? Threads 1/3 A widespread conspiracy theory claims that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is exerting control over Ethiopia, often citing a supposed new law that allows foreigners, particularly UAE entities, to purchase land and dominate the country’s resources. This narrative is false and rooted in misinformation. Below, I clarify the facts, address the legal framework, examine the role of foreign investment, and debunk the myth of UAE control while providing a comprehensive look at Ethiopia’s economic policies and global relations. Addressing Legitimate Concerns: While the conspiracy theory about UAE control is baseless, the underlying concerns—about sovereignty, economic inequality, or foreign influence—reflect genuine public anxieties. To address these: X. Transparency: The Ethiopian government can enhance communication about laws like Proclamation No. 1388/2025, clearly explaining that land ownership remains restricted to Ethiopians and the state. X. Public Awareness: Educating citizens about the benefits and regulations of FDI can counter misinformation and reduce fear-driven narratives. X. Equitable Benefits: Ensuring that foreign investments translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Ethiopians—such as well-paying jobs, skills training, and infrastructure improvements—can build trust and support for economic reforms. Clarifying : The New Land Ownership Law By Foriegners The cornerstone of this conspiracy theory is the claim that Ethiopia passed a law allowing foreigners, including UAE nationals or companies, to buy land, thereby enabling foreign control. This is unequivocally untrue. The Ethiopian Constitution (Article 40, Clause 6) explicitly states that land belongs to the state and the Ethiopian people, prohibiting foreign ownership. This constitutional principle remains unchanged and is strictly enforced. The confusion likely arises from Proclamation No. 1388/2025, passed by the House of People’s Representatives on July 1, 2025. This law permits foreign nationals to own residential properties, such as houses or apartments, in Ethiopia. However, it explicitly excludes land ownership and commercial properties. The proclamation aims to attract foreign investment in the housing sector, encourage Ethiopian diaspora participation, and align with global practices that allow limited property ownership while safeguarding national control over land. Residential property ownership does not include the land itself, which remains under state control through lease agreements with strict regulations. Misrepresenting this law as allowing foreign land ownership fuels fear and distorts the government’s intent. No evidence suggests that the UAE or any other foreign entity has been granted land ownership rights or undue influence through this proclamation. Historical Context: Foreign Investment in Ethiopia: The narrative of UAE control is not new; it echoes earlier claims about foreign influence in Ethiopia. Approximately 15–20 years ago, similar conspiracy theories targeted China, with some alleging that China was “controlling” Ethiopia due to its significant investments in infrastructure, such as the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, major highway projects in Addis Ababa and elsewhere, and industrial parks like Hawassa. These claims were exaggerated and lacked evidence of control over Ethiopia’s sovereignty. Today, China remains the largest foreign investor in Ethiopia, followed by Turkey and India, with the UAE ranking as the fourth-largest investor, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [united arab emirates](/topic/united-arab-emirates) [ethiopia](/topic/ethiopia) [uae](/topic/uae) [conspiracy theory](/topic/conspiracy-theory) [Post Link](https://x.com/Habtishgreat/status/1949600431857868964)
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Created: 2025-07-27 22:38:59 UTC
Debunking the Conspiracy Theory: Is the UAE Controlling Ethiopia?
Threads 1/3
A widespread conspiracy theory claims that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is exerting control over Ethiopia, often citing a supposed new law that allows foreigners, particularly UAE entities, to purchase land and dominate the country’s resources. This narrative is false and rooted in misinformation. Below, I clarify the facts, address the legal framework, examine the role of foreign investment, and debunk the myth of UAE control while providing a comprehensive look at Ethiopia’s economic policies and global relations.
Addressing Legitimate Concerns:
While the conspiracy theory about UAE control is baseless, the underlying concerns—about sovereignty, economic inequality, or foreign influence—reflect genuine public anxieties. To address these:
X. Transparency: The Ethiopian government can enhance communication about laws like Proclamation No. 1388/2025, clearly explaining that land ownership remains restricted to Ethiopians and the state.
X. Public Awareness: Educating citizens about the benefits and regulations of FDI can counter misinformation and reduce fear-driven narratives.
X. Equitable Benefits: Ensuring that foreign investments translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Ethiopians—such as well-paying jobs, skills training, and infrastructure improvements—can build trust and support for economic reforms.
Clarifying : The New Land Ownership Law By Foriegners
The cornerstone of this conspiracy theory is the claim that Ethiopia passed a law allowing foreigners, including UAE nationals or companies, to buy land, thereby enabling foreign control. This is unequivocally untrue. The Ethiopian Constitution (Article 40, Clause 6) explicitly states that land belongs to the state and the Ethiopian people, prohibiting foreign ownership. This constitutional principle remains unchanged and is strictly enforced. The confusion likely arises from Proclamation No. 1388/2025, passed by the House of People’s Representatives on July 1, 2025. This law permits foreign nationals to own residential properties, such as houses or apartments, in Ethiopia. However, it explicitly excludes land ownership and commercial properties. The proclamation aims to attract foreign investment in the housing sector, encourage Ethiopian diaspora participation, and align with global practices that allow limited property ownership while safeguarding national control over land. Residential property ownership does not include the land itself, which remains under state control through lease agreements with strict regulations. Misrepresenting this law as allowing foreign land ownership fuels fear and distorts the government’s intent. No evidence suggests that the UAE or any other foreign entity has been granted land ownership rights or undue influence through this proclamation.
Historical Context: Foreign Investment in Ethiopia: The narrative of UAE control is not new; it echoes earlier claims about foreign influence in Ethiopia. Approximately 15–20 years ago, similar conspiracy theories targeted China, with some alleging that China was “controlling” Ethiopia due to its significant investments in infrastructure, such as the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, major highway projects in Addis Ababa and elsewhere, and industrial parks like Hawassa. These claims were exaggerated and lacked evidence of control over Ethiopia’s sovereignty. Today, China remains the largest foreign investor in Ethiopia, followed by Turkey and India, with the UAE ranking as the fourth-largest investor, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC).
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