Abiy Ahmed: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Abiy Ahmed Ali |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1976 (age 50) • Ethiopia |
| Title / Office | prime minister (2018-), Ethiopia |
| Political Affiliation | Oromo People’s Democratic Organization |
| Awards And Honors | Nobel Prize (2019) • Nobel Prize (2019) |
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