Abiy Ahmed

Abiy Ahmed

China ChinapoliticianMaleb. 19766.1Global Dominance: 0.08%

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, known for his ambitious and controversial plans to transform Addis Ababa into a modern, high-tech hub aimed at attracting foreign investment and tourism. His development initiatives have led to widespread demolition of homes and cultural sites, sparking concerns about the displacement of long-standing communities.

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The TPLF has forged an alliance with six other armed groups around the country in a bid to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Heavy fighting, telecoms disruption as Ethiopia conflict rages
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-26
4.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and is being targeted by the TPLF and other armed groups.

Harde kamper flere steder i Etiopia fredag
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-09-25
3.0
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Antonio Guterres
Antonio Guterres

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed disclosed the pipeline project to Reuters.

Dangote to build $660m pipeline linking Ethiopia, Djibouti
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-09-24
8.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Ethiopian prime minister who has been blamed for escalating tensions with the TPLF.

Ethiopia on the brink of civil war after rebel offensive – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-24
4.0

The new rebel alliance has vowed to topple the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Why the surging conflict in northern Ethiopia could spill across borders
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-24
3.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia whose government is facing challenges from the TPLF and other armed groups.

Tigrayan forces seize airport, Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-23
5.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and is facing opposition from various armed groups.

Neue Kämpfe in Tigray – droht ein regionaler Krieg?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-23
3.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and has been involved in the tensions with the Tigray forces.

Forças armadas rebeldes tomam aeroporto na Etiópia
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2026-09-23
3.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and is targeted by the newly formed coalition of armed groups.

Ethiopie : le spectre de la guerre
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-09-22
5.0

Abiy Ahmed is accused by seven armed groups of leading a government responsible for severe issues in Ethiopia.

Seven armed groups form alliance against Abiy Ahmed
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-21
2.0

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that networks are targeting young people from Tigray to participate in Sudan's war.

Detention of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia raises questions of role in Sudan war
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-09-14
5.0

Abiy Ahmed noted the high level of mutual understanding and constructive interaction between the two countries.

Премьер Эфиопии поздравил Токаева с проведением выборов в Курултай: 13 сентября 12:49
Tengri News – major Kazakh news website·KazakhstanKazakhstan· 2026-09-13
8.0
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Kassym Jomart Tokayev
Kassym Jomart Tokayev

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia who sought rapprochement with Eritrea and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize the following year.

Eritrėja kaltina Etiopiją regiono destabilizavimu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-12
9.0
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Isaias Afwerki
Isaias Afwerki

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that networks are recruiting young people from the Tigray region to fight in Sudan.

Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports says
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-07-24
5.0
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wrote a nine-page letter to Joe Studwell analyzing his book and inviting him to visit.

Warum Afrikas Bevölkerungswachstum Chancen birgt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-29
7.0
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Joe Studwell
Joe Studwell

The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, stated that the goal of self-sufficiency in wheat has now become a reality.

Éthiopie 7e producteur mondial de blé en 2026
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-06-24
9.0

Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won another large parliamentary majority in this month's elections.

Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majority
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-22
8.0

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and leader of the Prosperity Party, which won 90% of the parliamentary seats.

الحزب الحاكم بإثيوبيا يحصد 90% من مقاعد البرلمان
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-06-22
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Tsafai Niway
Tsafai Niway

Abiy Ahmed's party won decisively in the election in Ethiopia earlier this month.

Brakseier til Abiy Ahmed etter valget i Etiopia
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-06-21
5.0

Abiy has led Ethiopia since 2018 and is increasingly criticised for growing authoritarianism.

Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-06-21
5.0
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Melatwork Hailu
Melatwork Hailu

Abiy Ahmed wins the Ethiopian election and is set to be sworn in for another term.

Abiy Ahmed wins Ethiopian election but fears grow of renewed conflict
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
9.0

Abiy Ahmed is expected to lead his party to a majority in the Ethiopian parliamentary elections.

بدء التصويت في انتخابات إثيوبيا البرلمانية
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-06-01
9.0