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Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed

Peace with Eritrea, exiles returned, women in high office: half a year of PM Abiy Ahmed

Since taking office in April, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has transformed Ethiopia. Peace has been agreed with Eritrea, the streets are largely clear of protesters, and the new cabinet is half female. Ethiopian Christine Yohannes of 大象传媒 Amharic tells us more about the man behind the changes.

Image: fan of Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with his face on her T shirt
Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

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