Débat Ethiopia, a glimmer of hope for Africa? Edition 2020 Start of the session 02 October 2020 14h30 End of the session 02 October 2020 16h00 Auditorium The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize was given to the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his work to promote peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia, two countries which have been in almost constant conflict since the end of the Second World War. While the Nobel Committee made the controversial choice to reward one of the people involved in a peace agreement which is still to come to fruition, the Secretary General of the United Nations welcomed these efforts as a great glimmer of hope for the Horn of Africa. In working with Jack Ma during the COVID-19 crisis to acquire and to distribute health resources throughout East Africa, Abiy Ahmed seems to be emerging as a new political force for change in Africa. What pan-African role does Ethiopia aspire to and how realistic is this role? Because of the sanitary crisis, some speakers will address the conference through videos: Laëtitia Bader Speaker(s) René Lefort Laëtitia Bader Abdeta Beyene Henok Teferra Shawl Moderator(s) Olivier Caslin Image gallery Preventing War: Responding to new threats Edition 2020 Useful informations Useful informations Public health requirements The public will be welcomed in accordance with the restrictions and obligations issued by the French government at the time. Face masks must be worn. Visitors must register for conferences and debates Access to the Forum is free. Prior registration required on normandyforpeace.com for the conferences and debates (or at the event, subject to the availability of seats). Opening hours Thursday 1 October, from 9am to 10.45pm Friday 2 October, from 9am to 9.45pm The Village for Peace is open from 9am to 8pm. Access Visitors can enter via place Reine Mathilde or boulevard Clémenceau, opposite rue du Clos Beaumois. Bus stops nearby: rue Basse, Tour Leroy, Reine Mathilde. Car parks (with parking charges): Château, Port, Tour Leroy. Bike parking is available on site. Prepare your trip on www.commentjyvais.fr/en