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Ethiopia PM Abiy urges unity as he collects Nobel Peace Prize

23 Sept 06:54 Key points summarised by AI

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, using his platform to advocate for national unity amidst escalating ethnic violence and stalled reconciliation efforts with Eritrea.
Abiy was honored for his rapid progress in 2018, which included formally ending the long-standing border conflict with Eritrea and initiating significant democratic reforms within Ethiopia.
Despite initial optimism, his leadership now confronts renewed ethnic tensions domestically and a standstill in the peace process with Eritrea, including the re-closure of their shared land border.
The Nobel Committee expressed hope that the prize would encourage further implementation of peace treaties, as Abiy prepares for upcoming democratic elections while facing pressing domestic challenges.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.