Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Resolving Border Conflict with Eritrea

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. The prize was awarded 'for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. Abiy, who became prime minister in April 2018, has been praised for his rapid reforms, including releasing political prisoners and increasing freedom of expression. The Nobel committee also highlighted Abiy's role in the resolution of the border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which had been a source of tension for decades.