Abiy Ahmed

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia's Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, initially seen as a unifier, faces backlash amid a deepening civil conflict. Journalist Tom Gardner delves into the stark contrast between Abiy's reformative promises and the violent fallout in Tigray. They discuss his economic reforms and the chaos arising from ethnic tensions. The conversation unveils the complexities of political alliances and the catastrophic humanitarian crisis swirling around Ethiopia, illustrating how misjudgments have led to significant turmoil.

Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Britain, discusses his government’s navigation through the stormy seas of Brexit and the pandemic, revealing the pressures to secure trade deals and maintain public favor. Meanwhile, Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, highlights the unrest faced by the Oromo ethnic group during the Irrecha festival, bringing attention to their unmet reform promises. The episode also touches on the cultural significance of the betel nut in China, amidst rising health concerns.