The United States should strengthen its ties to Ethiopia following unprecedented reforms in the East African nation, a top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday. "Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has initiated groundbreaking reforms across most every area of Ethiopian society," Nagy said. But Nagy also expressed "significant concerns" about the countries' bilateral relationship, citing the Eritrean detention of American citizens, possible arms deals with North Korea and human rights concerns. As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, the United States has the power to veto any vote to remove sanctions. The United States must prepare for "worst-case scenarios," Estelle added, by recognizing "the dangers of rapidly changing domestic and regional dynamics in the Horn of Africa."

Source: Ethiopian News September 13, 2018 20:03 UTC