Abiy Ahmed is in the news as Ethiopia faces deadly floods, landslides, and regional tensions. He’s been PM since 2018, pushing big projects like Africa’s largest dam.
Fighting has resumed in Tigray, Ethiopia, with drone strikes and military movements raising fears of conflict escalation. Flights are suspended, and residents face shortages amid rising tensions after a 2022 peace deal. Humanitarian aid is limited, worsening a crisis that has already caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Ethiopia has ordered Eritrea to withdraw troops amid accusations of border incursions and support for rebel groups. Relations have deteriorated since Ethiopia's peace deal with Tigray, with recent clashes raising fears of renewed conflict. Both sides deny the allegations, but tensions remain high.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized investment-led cooperation with Africa during the 2026 Italy-Africa summit in Addis Ababa. The Mattei Plan, involving 14 nations and over 100 projects, aims to foster sustainable development across sectors like energy, agriculture, and AI, with African leaders calling for more action beyond dialogue.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been promoting efforts to gain sovereign access to the Red Sea, including provocative military displays and diplomatic moves. Tensions with Eritrea and regional powers are rising, with fears of conflict increasing as Ethiopia seeks strategic ports and challenges existing borders. Today's date: Fri, 17 Apr 2026.
Heavy rains since early March have caused severe flooding across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, resulting in at least 125 deaths, over 11,000 displacements, and infrastructure damage. Emergency responses are ongoing amid climate change concerns, with authorities deploying military rescue teams and calling for lasting solutions.
Heavy rains in Ethiopia's Gamo Zone caused deadly landslides, killing at least 64 people and displacing over 11,000. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid continued rainfall, with authorities warning of further risks. Neighboring Kenya reports additional flood fatalities.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has announced it has reinstated the regional parliament, challenging Ethiopia's federal government. The move follows accusations of violations of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement, which ended the two-year civil war. TPLF aims to restore regional governance amid ongoing tensions.