PM Abiy Says TPLF Trapped in Outdated Political Ideas, Serving External Strategic Interests
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has criticized the TPLF, describing their political ideology as outdated and harmful to the nation's stability. He accused the group of serving external strategic interests and attempting to destabilize the country through obsolete methods.
Why it matters
The rhetoric reflects ongoing political tensions in Ethiopia, which have significant implications for regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us PM Abiy Says TPLF Trapped in Outdated Political Ideas, Serving External Strategic Interests 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 8, 2026 (ENA) —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said TPLF is pursuing an outdated political ideology and leadership approach that is incompatible with Ethiopia’s current political realities.
Recently, the defunct TPLF has openly violated the Pretoria Peace Agreement and has been preparing for a renewed conflict.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN), Prime Minister Abiy described the TPLF as a political force attempting to destabilize Ethiopia through obsolete strategies and alliances that, he said, serve external actors with longstanding strategic interests in weakening the country.
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