Happy birthday! Abiy Ahmed turns 50 today

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Abiy Ahmed has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ahmed, a cultural icon

Born Abiy Ahmed Ali in Beshasha on August 15, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Ethiopian history. Ahmed's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Abiy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Abiy Ahmed as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Abiy, you're the best!

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