Rubio’s Call with Abiy Signals Strategic Focus on Horn of Africa
On July 22, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a pivotal phone call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, emphasizing dialogue to stabilize Ethiopia and the volatile Horn of Africa, according to a State Department readout.
The discussion, attributed to spokesperson Tammy Bruce, highlighted shared goals for economic growth and regional security, with Rubio commending Ethiopia’s economic reforms as a gateway for U.S. trade and investment.
The call comes amid escalating Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions and concerns over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, set for inauguration in September.
This diplomatic outreach underscores U.S. efforts to bolster Ethiopia as a strategic partner in a region critical to global trade routes, while navigating Abiy’s controversial leadership and ongoing ethnic conflicts.
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