Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. She said Mr Ahmed, 43, has initiated important reforms that give many citizens in his country “hope for a better life and a brighter future”. His efforts deserve recognition, she said, and it is hoped the awarding of the peace prize will strengthen Mr Ahmed’s position “in his important work for peace and reconciliation”. The award, the 100th Nobel Peace Prize, reflects the committee’s taste for trying to encourage works in progress. Mr Ahmed said he was “humbled and thrilled” to have been honoured.

Source: Ethiopian News October 11, 2019 09:11 UTC