2019 Nobel Peace Prize Is Awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister <br />Abiy Ahmed Ali.<br />The 43-year-old was awarded <br />the prize “in particular, for his <br />decisive initiative to resolve the border <br />conflict with neighboring Eritrea.”.<br />The son of parents from different <br />ethnic groups, Ahmed's background <br />is an asset in his calls for unity in <br />a politically divided country.<br />Ethiopia is Africa's second most <br />populous country. It has suffered under <br />a succession of authoritarian regimes.<br />When Ahmed took office in 2018, <br />he lifted bans on political parties, <br />released political prisoners and held those <br />accountable who had been accused of torture.<br />Under Ahmed's hopeful leadership, <br />Ethiopia is on track to hold its first <br />multiparty and free elections in 2020.<br />... this victory and recognition is a collective win for Ethiopians, and a call to strengthen our resolve in making Ethiopia — the New Horizon of Hope — a prosperous nation for all, Office of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, via <br />'The Washington Post'
