Also known as: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed · prime minister of the Ethiopia · Prime minister Abiy Ahmed · Prime minister Abiy
Prime Minister of Ethiopia leading construction of Africa's largest airport in Bishoftu as part of continental trade expansion efforts.
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New Era
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said TPLF was not ready to make even small compromise
“But he also said the TPLF "wasn't ready to make even a small compromise".”
War fears drive Tigrayans to fleeNew Era
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed initially sought rapprochement with Eritrea upon coming to power
“Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed initially sought rapprochement with Eritrea upon coming to power, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019.”
Eritrea rejects Addis claims of troops inside territoryThe Namibian
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed told parliamentarians there are no people dying due to hunger in Ethiopia
“In 2024, prime minister Abiy Ahmed told parliamentarians that "there are no people dying due to hunger in Ethiopia," while WFP claimed more than 10 million Ethiopians were facing famine.”
USAID cuts deepen famine fears in Ethiopia’s Tigray as aid groups warn of deathsNew Era
Prime minister Ahmed described the day as a milestone in Ethiopia's journey toward modernisation and prosperity
“In his remarks, the prime minister described the day as a milestone in Ethiopia's journey toward modernisation and prosperity.”
Ethiopia’s new airport instrumental to Africa’s free tradeNew Era
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed announced construction of the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history had begun
“Prime minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday announced construction of "the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa's history" had begun.”
Africa’s biggest airport construction commencesThe Namibian
Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed has been demanding access to the Red Sea through Eritrea
“Since 2023, Ethiopia's prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has been demanding access to the Red Sea through Eritrea, resulting in a furious response from Asmara.”
Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with EthiopiaThe Namibian
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed first openly declared his nation's access to the sea was an existential matter
“Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed first openly declared in 2023 that his nation's access to the sea was an existential matter, comments that Eritrea dismissed.”
Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflictThe Namibian
Abiy said Ethiopia's 'mistake' of losing Red Sea access would be 'corrected tomorrow'
“On 1 September, Abiy said Ethiopia's "mistake" of losing access to the Red Sea as a result of Eritrea secession would be "corrected tomorrow".”
Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflictThe Namibian
Abiy Ahmed built a strong alliance with Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki after taking office in 2018
“After Abiy took office in 2018, he ended tensions by building a strong alliance with Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki.”
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of preparing for war as Red Sea tensions riseThe Namibian
Prime minister Abiy Ahmed won this year's Nobel Peace Prize
“When Zaid Aregawi learned that Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed won this year's Nobel Peace Prize, her first thought was of her brother Alem, who is languishing in jail across the border in Eritrea.”
Abiy's Nobel Queried At Ethiopian BorderHundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Hundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.
11 March 2026 · New Era →
Eritrea has denounced accusations by Ethiopia that Eritrean troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory as "false and fabricated", amid longstanding tensions between the two countries. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of supporting insurgents, particularly in the Amhara region, allegations Asmara denies and characterizes as part of a hostile campaign against it.
11 February 2026 · New Era →
USAID funding cuts under the Trump administration have deepened humanitarian shortfalls in Ethiopia's Tigray region, where aid organizations report up to 80% of the population needs emergency support and residents are dying from hunger and malnutrition. The closure of aid offices and reduced medical services have left internally displaced persons with minimal access to food, healthcare, and basic services, while the Ethiopian government denies the severity of the crisis.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopian Airlines Group has commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport on 10 January 2026, a project designed to support African trade and connectivity through the African Continental Free Trade Area. Phase one is expected to be completed by 2030 with capacity for 60 million passengers annually, expanding to 110 million when fully built.
14 January 2026 · New Era →
Ethiopia has begun building what Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed describes as Africa's biggest airport in Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa, at a cost of around $12.7 billion. The facility is expected to handle 110 million passengers annually when complete in five years, and will include a motorway and 38-kilometre high-speed railway link to the capital.
12 January 2026 · New Era →