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Abiy Ahmed

Person · Head_of_state · Ethiopia · 174 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 30, 2026
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Critical Tech & Minerals
The mining deal that Europe’s investors should be watching

China's Zijin Mining Group is acquiring Canada's Allied Gold for C$5.5 billion, gaining control of Ethiopia's first major industrial gold mine, Kurmuk, which signals China's expanding economic influence in Africa through strategic mineral investments backed by government relationships.

The Parliament Magazine · Jul 15
Geopolitical Conflict
Addis Ababa Warns of Imminent Tigrayan Offensive as Truce Fails

Ethiopia's government warns of an imminent Tigrayan offensive backed by Eritrea and Sudan, claiming the fragile 2022 peace deal faces collapse as the TPLF maintains undisclosed military forces despite disarmament requirements.

streamlinefeed.co.ke · Jun 12
International Relations
Somalia President meets Turkish counterpart, discusses maritime defence deal, Al-Shabaab war

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss a defence and economic cooperation agreement that grants Turkey responsibility for training Somalia's Navy and providing equipment to combat terrorism, piracy, and maritime threats while strengthening regional stability amid tensions with Ethiopia.

The Eastleigh Voice · Jul 5
Geopolitical Politics
Ethiopia stands firm on Red Sea access after Egypt–Eritrea pact

Ethiopia maintains its demand for Red Sea access despite Egypt and Eritrea's strategic agreement, underscoring regional tensions over maritime trade routes and Ethiopia's landlocked status amid Horn of Africa geopolitical shifts.

المنصة | ما رواه الناس · Jun 14
Geopolitical Politics
Ethiopia election 2026

Ethiopia's 2026 election begins with the ruling party expected to win amid concerns over opposition and internal conflicts.

dw · Jun 1