Abiy Ahmed

Abiy Ahmed is the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. He is newsworthy due to escalating tensions and fears of renewed conflict in the northern Tigray region, following a period of relative peace after the 2022 Pretoria Agreement. Recent reports indicate cancelled flights to Tigray, accusations of Eritrea sending ammunition to Ethiopian rebels, and Eritrea's withdrawal from the East African regional bloc Igad, citing its ineffectiveness. These events suggest a deterioration in relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and a potential resurgence of conflict between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The situation is significant because it threatens regional stability and undermines the fragile peace achieved after the brutal civil war, raising concerns about justice and lasting peace.