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world6 hours ago•4 min saved

Ethiopia Prepares for June Elections as Ruling Party Hopeful for Landslide Amid Crises

Ethiopia announced general elections for June 1, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party widely expected to win as the opposition remains fragmented and regional violence persists; concerns over fairness rise as the Tigray region is excluded, permits for opposition rallies are limited, media space shrinks, and international observers are constrained, sparking fears the vote may serve to legitimize the incumbent amid displacement, inflation and ongoing conflict.

via Al Jazeera|

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$Abiy Ahmed’s turn of fortune: from Nobel Peace Prize to a fracturing Ethiopia$

politics1 day ago•20 min saved

Abiy Ahmed’s turn of fortune: from Nobel Peace Prize to a fracturing Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, once celebrated for normalising Eritrea ties and awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, now faces growing criticism as reform stalls and the country fractures along regional and religious lines. Renewed fighting in Tigray, alongside conflicts in Oromia and Amhara, has coincided with a strained Eritrea relationship and stalled economic reforms, while rapid urban renewal projects displace tens of thousands. Observers describe his governing as increasingly autocratic, driven by a Pentecostal-infused worldview and a push for sweeping modernization that risks further dissent and instability.

via The Africa Report|

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world3 months ago•3 min saved

Abiy breaks silence on Eritrean killings in Tigray

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed publicly accused Eritrean forces of massacres during the Tigray war, saying Eritrean troops killed civilians in Aksum and caused destruction in several towns, a sharp reversal from earlier denials and a sign of deteriorating ties with Eritrea as the war ended in 2022 under a Pretoria-brokered deal Eritrea did not sign; the conflict is estimated to have claimed up to about 600,000 lives, and regional tensions persist as flights to Tigray resume.

via BBC|

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geopolitics2 years ago•5 min saved

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed's Assertive Actions Raise Concerns for Africa and the World

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's recent claim that Ethiopia has the right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port has alarmed countries in the Horn of Africa. Abiy's confrontational language and invocation of historical claims have raised concerns about the potential for conflict in the region. His rhetoric reflects a shift away from Western powers and aligns with the assertive approaches of China and Russia in dominating strategic waters. However, Ethiopia's internal challenges, including ethnic insurgencies and political unrest, coupled with its limited military capabilities, make such a maritime stance risky and could lead to further instability in the country and the region.

via The Conversation Indonesia|

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conflictpolitics2 years ago•5 min saved

Ethiopia's Nobel Peace Prize Winner Plunges Nation into War: What Went Wrong?

Ethiopia, once hailed for its progress under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has descended into one of the deadliest wars of the 21st century. The conflict began in the northern region of Tigray and has since spread to other parts of the country. Ethiopia's history of ethnic and political divisions, as well as economic challenges, contributed to the violence. Abiy Ahmed's efforts to centralize power and build a single Ethiopian identity led to a war against the Tigrayans, resulting in widespread atrocities. The situation remains complex, with ongoing violence targeting other ethnic groups and peace remaining elusive.

via NPR|

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diplomacy3 years ago•1 min saved

"US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Ethiopian leaders to strengthen ties and address accountability"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss the progress in implementing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, accountability for atrocities, the situation in Oromia, and the ongoing drought. The meeting reaffirmed the partnership between the United States and Ethiopia.

via Department of State|

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