Topic: Abiy Ahmed

3 chapters across the catalog

No Shields, No Deals
Episode 1405 54:04 - 58:01

1405: No Shields, No Deals

Ethiopia, Tigray War and Chinese Influence

The civil war in Ethiopia involving the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front is examined through the lens of geopolitical competition. While the U.S. threatens sanctions against Nobel Peace Prize winner Abiy Ahmed, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited to offer support and infrastructure investment. China is positioning Ethiopia as a key outpost for its Belt and Road Initiative, filling the vacuum left by Western diplomacy.

Media Liescape
Episode 1358 2:12:36 - 2:15:58

1358: Media Liescape

Ethiopia Conflict, Tigray Region Airstrikes

Dozens were killed in an airstrike on a market in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, is leading the military effort against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The region faces a severe famine and widespread reports of war crimes.