Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2019 was awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his efforts in achieving peace and international cooperation, particularly for resolving the border conflict with Eritrea. Since taking office in 2018, Abiy Ahmed has made significant reforms, including granting amnesty to political prisoners, ending media censorship, and promoting women's influence in politics. He also committed to holding free elections in 2020. Abiy Ahmed expressed humility upon receiving the award, dedicating it to Ethiopia and Africa, emphasizing the importance of peace.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for efforts in peace and international cooperation?

Nelson Mandela

Barack Obama

Abiy Ahmed Ali

Malala Yousafzai

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What significant achievement did Abiy Ahmed accomplish shortly after taking office in 2018?

Increasing women's influence in politics

Granting amnesty to political prisoners

Resolving the border conflict with Eritrea

Ending media censorship

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the main cause of conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea before the peace deal?

Cultural disagreements

A border dispute

Economic sanctions

Religious differences

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following reforms was NOT mentioned as part of Abiy Ahmed's achievements?

Increasing military spending

Discontinuing media censorship

Granting amnesty to political prisoners

Promising free elections in 2020

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What did Abiy Ahmed promise to hold in 2020 as part of his reforms?

A national referendum

Free and fair elections

A peace summit

A constitutional amendment