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World Service,09 Nov 2018,9 mins

Abiy-mania: Ethiopia Transformed

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Since taking office in April, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has transformed Ethiopia. Peace has been agreed with Eritrea, the streets are largely clear of protesters, and the new cabinet is half female. Ethiopian Christine Yohannes of BBC Amharic tells us more about the man behind the changes. Image: fan of Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with his face on her T shirt Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

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