Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed: From Nobel winner to war commander
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to continue his leadership after his Prosperity Party secured a parliamentary majority in recent elections. His tenure has been marked by a transition from a celebrated peacemaker to a polarizing figure involved in domestic conflict.
Why it matters
Abiy Ahmed's leadership is central to the stability of the Horn of Africa, and his political trajectory illustrates the complexities of governance in a multi-ethnic state.
Abiy Ahmed will remain Ethiopia's prime minister after his party won the elections yet again. Since taking office in 2018, he has attracted both strong supporters and fierce critics, reflecting his polarizing leadership.
The article balances his electoral success with the criticism regarding his leadership style and the conflict in Tigray.
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