PM Abiy Ahmed's Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions from Political Parties

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, following his inauguration for another five-year term, delivered a speech outlining his administration's strategic plans. However, his failure to explicitly address the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region and other security issues across Ethiopia has drawn criticism from political parties. Leaders from ISODEP and EHAPA criticized the address as lacking focus on urgent national peace and security concerns. Conversely, the EZEMA party expressed support for the speech, viewing it as a roadmap for long-term strategic goals, though acknowledging its generality. The Salsay Woyane Tigray party declined to comment on the speech itself.