Also known as: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed · prime minister of the Ethiopia · Prime minister Abiy Ahmed · Prime minister Abiy
Prime Minister of Ethiopia whose government faces accusations from seven rebel groups of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty."
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The Namibian
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been accused by Tigray authorities of violating a peace agreement over recent months
“The latest escalation follows months of rising tensions between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and Tigray authorities, who fought a devastating war from 2020 to 2022. That ended in an African Union-brokered peace deal but over recent months both sides have been accusing each other of violating the agreement.”
Ethiopia’s army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fightingThe Namibian
Prime Minister Abiy accused TPLF of preparing for renewed conflict during address to parliament in July
“In July, Prime Minister Abiy accused the TPLF of preparing for renewed conflict during an address to parliament.”
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new warThe Namibian
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is accused by alliance groups of presiding over war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty
“The seven groups accuse Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty", claiming Ethiopia is at risk of disintegration.”
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new allianceNew 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 conflictEthiopia's army says it repelled attacks from Tigrayan forces and allies in Amhara region near the Tigray border, marking the first military statement since fighting erupted on Wednesday. Tensions have escalated sharply between the federal government and Tigrayan leaders, raising fears of renewed civil war after a devastating 2020–2022 conflict.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's army says it repelled attacks from Tigrayan forces and allies in Amhara region near the Tigray border, marking the first military statement since fighting erupted on Wednesday. Tensions have escalated sharply between the federal government and Tigrayan leaders, raising fears of renewed civil war after a devastating 2020–2022 conflict.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan authorities have accused each other of launching offensives, escalating fears of renewed full-scale conflict after their two-year war ended in 2022. The clashes follow recent months of mutual accusations of violating a peace deal.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Seven rebel groups including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty." The coalition brings together armed groups from six of Ethiopia's 12 regional states.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →