This unauthorised biography of Abiy Ahmed is a nuanced, unsparing examination of a leader trying to hold together a republic being undone by its imperial legacy.
Tom Gardner’s The Abiy Project transcends a mere examination of Abiy Ahmed’s influence over Ethiopia and his future ambitions, nor is it confined to critiquing his misguided “messianic mission”.
Instead, it delves deeply into the making of Abiy himself. What forces moulded Abiy Ahmed? What socio-political context gave rise to his leadership? The book explores the distant past and recent events that have intricately shaped Abiy’s character and leadership. Read more