Ethiopia: What Does Abiy Ahmed Really Want for His Country?

Ethiopia, a giant African nation with a millennia-old history, but a deeply divided country. Four years after the Pretoria agreement, tensions persist and political fractures remain intact. ⏱️ 1 min read The facts and recent developments Why is it so difficult to build a common project in this country with multiple peoples, languages, and traditions? Since taking power in 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has promoted an ambitious vision for Ethiopia. However, his concept of power, his relations with Eritrea, and his desire to gain access to the Red Sea raise many questions. How can we understand the contradictions of Ethiopia? What are the real drivers of its conflicts? What influence do the United Arab Emirates and international partners exert? And what future awaits this major power in the Horn of Africa? In the Africa Journal, Fatimata Wane interviews Éloi Ficquet, historian and anthropologist, professor at EHESS, specialist in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. An interview to understand Ethiopia beyond the crises that dominate the news. ⚡ Key points ▸ In the Africa Journal, Fatimata Wane interviews Éloi Ficquet, historian and anthropologist, professor at EHESS, specialist in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. ▸ However, his concept of power, his relations with Eritrea, and his desire to gain access to the Red Sea raise many questions. ▸ Since taking power in 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has promoted an ambitious vision for Ethiopia. Follow the news live on Flash Radio The news is also followed live: listen to Radio Tunis Nationale, IFM 100.6 and Diwan FM on Flash Radio, without registration. 🏛️ Radio Tunis Nationale live National 🎬 IFM 100.6 live 100.6 MHz — Entertainment 📡 Diwan FM live 91.2 MHz — Regional The full article is on All Flash Radio News, and the reading continues with Diwan