Abiy Ahmed

Abiy Ahmed

politician Ethiopia

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.

Born on Aug 15, 1976 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
207,532
Power
4,524$
Sentiment
6.79
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 3 5.67 0.14% +10% 67,886,011 107,445 $2,700,000 4,273$
Kenya 2 8.50 0.18% +0% 53,771,296 96,451 $106,000 190$
Croatia 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 4,105,267 3,636 $68,000 60$
Totals 6 125,762,574 207,532 $2,874,000 4,523$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Abiy Ahmed is Ethiopia's Prime Minister who has been demanding access to the Red Sea through Eritrea. 7

BBC: Eritrea leaves Igad regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia

Kenya Kenya: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, won the Nobel Peace Prize the following year for signing a peace deal with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki. 9

The Standard: UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact

Kenya Kenya: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the government has the capacity and the will necessary to conduct these elections. 8

The Standard: Ethiopia announces elections for June next year

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has described the escalating conflict as existential. 4

The Guardian: Inside Ethiopia’s Fano insurgency – photo essay | Ethiopia

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed first openly declared in 2023 that his nation's access to the sea was an existential matter. 6

BBC: Escalating war of words triggers fears of conflict

Croatia Croatia: Abiy Ahmed is the Ethiopian Prime Minister accused of violating the ceasefire by launching drone attacks on Tigray targets. 3

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Jutarnji list - Uskoro bi mogao izbiti možda i najbrutalniji rat

Kenya Kenya: Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, is noted for his environmental commitments and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. 7

The Standard: Ethiopia set to host UN's 2027 climate summit, 2026 undecided

Kenya Kenya: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was initially praised for opening up civil space when he came to power in 2018. 6

The Standard: Ethiopia orders journalists from Germany's DW to stop work