This archive report was first published on 6 July 2021.
Published on July 6, 2021, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ambitious plans for the Horn of Africa have begun to unravel.
Despite his initial promise, Abiy's dream is now marred by national displeasure and violence in Tigray, a region he once seemed to be hovering over like the ghost of Menelik.
Abiy's ambition has blinded him to the harsh realities of the region, leading to a downward spiral of unrest and instability.
