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Ethiopian Prime Minister Wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

The Ethiopian Prime Minister has won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019. Abiy Ahmed Ali claimed the hono...
Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

11:36 AM - 11 Oct 2019



Ethiopian Prime Minister Wins...

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize

Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

11:36 AM - 11 Oct 2019



The Ethiopian Prime Minister has won the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019.

Abiy Ahmed Ali claimed the honour for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation.

In particular, the Ethiopian Prime Minister was praised for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".

The two countries restored relations in July last year following years of hostility.

A civil war lasted decades and led to tens of thousands of deaths.

The prize will be presented in Norway's capital Oslo in December.

Abiy Ahmed Ali beat climate change campaigner Greta Thunberg, who was tipped to receive the honour.



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