African country whose capital is Addis Ababa (8)
I believe the answer is:
ethiopia
(Other definitions for ethiopia that I've seen before include "Country of N Africa, capital Addis Ababa" , "Tie a Hopi up in Africa" , "Strife-torn NE African country, capital Addis Ababa" , "Landlocked Afr. country" , "Largest country of the Horn of Africa" .)