His Excellency, Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, a graduate of Addis Ababa University, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Addis Ababa University looks at this event a special occasion in its over sixty years of history. The University considers this extraordinary event as a huge success of AAU.

Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s rise to such an international stage of recognition is proof of the University’s relentless effort to promote peace and friendship among all peoples of the world. The University is proud to have produced such a graduate who stands for peace in the midst of multi-faceted problems. AAU sincerely congratulates Dr. Abiy Ahmed!

Addis Ababa University, President Office