Prime Minister Abiy Calls for Unity to Uphold Ethiopia’s Resilience and Sovereignty

Addis Ababa, January 24, 2026 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians to strengthen national unity in order to safeguard the country’s resilience and sovereignty.

In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister likened Ethiopia to a mother who never abandons her children, regardless of circumstances.

The message came as the Ethiopian Air Force (EAF), hailed as the “eagle of the skies” and a steadfast guarantor of regional peace—celebrated its 90th anniversary in a grand ceremony attended by the Prime Minister himself, Commander-in-Chief of the Ethiopian National Defense Force.

He emphasized that just as a mother remains steadfast in both prosperity and hardship, Ethiopia remains an irreplaceable homeland to all her citizens.

“Whether in prosperity or in hardship, a mother never abandons her children because of her motherhood,” Prime Minister Abiy wrote. “Realizing that Ethiopia is an irreplaceable mother to her children, it is expected of all of us, by uniting together, to affirm Ethiopia’s resilience and sovereignty as did the heroes of yesterday.”

The Prime Minister’s message underscores the importance of collective responsibility, unity, and shared commitment to preserving the nation’s independence and enduring strength.