PM Abiy lays foundation for Africa’s largest Airport; OLF describes project as extension of 2014 “Master Plan,” demands equity
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- OHRM-2026-0014
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- East Shewa
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Bishoftu International Airport, poised to become Africa’s largest aviation hub, while the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) condemned the project as involving “forced displacement,” alleging that thousands of residents are being uprooted and demanding ownership stakes for affected farmers. The ceremony in Abbuu Seeraa, Bishoftu, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa, and Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew.
Source: Addis Standard, "PM Abiy lays foundation for Africa’s largest Airport; OLF describes project as extension of 2014 “Master Plan,” demands equity", published 2026-01-10. https://addisstandard.com/pm-abiy-lays-foundation-for-africas-largest-airport-olf-describes-project-as-extension-of-2014-master-plan-demands-equity/