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Abiy Ahmed’s Grand Distractions Mask Ethiopia’s Slow Collapse

Post by Reviewer » 01 Oct 2025, 16:03

Abiy Ahmed’s Grand Distractions Mask Ethiopia’s Slow Collapse

When Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed takes the podium, the script rarely changes: bold promises, sweeping reforms, and the announcement of yet another mega-project that will allegedly transform Ethiopia into a continental powerhouse. From unveiling a sovereign wealth fund claimed to hold $150 billion, to launching a securities exchange with just one listed company, to boasting of new “corridor developments” across dozens of towns, Abiy has mastered the art of distraction through spectacle.

Yet behind the fireworks, the reality is far darker: Ethiopia is in deep crisis — politically, economically, and socially. The government’s grandstanding hides a country unraveling from within.

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The world must see through the propaganda. Ethiopia does not need more illusions. It needs peace, accountability, and leadership grounded in reality — not in announcements designed to mask disaster.