The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The 43-year-old was honoured for his efforts ending two decades of conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.

He has also earned praise for working to secure a power-sharing agreement in Sudan, following a political crisis that led to the arrest of the country's long-time ruler Omar al Bashir.

Within months of coming to power in April of last year, Mr Abiy oversaw the release of Ethiopia’s  political prisoners – condemning their torture and freeing jailed journalists.

He has also engaged in talks with political opponents and invited exiles to return.

In a further progressive move, he appointed women to half of his cabinet.

But while his changes have been welcomed by the international community, such as the planting of millions of trees in the country to curb the effects of climate change, he has also faced criticism at home.

Accused of cosying up to the West, his personality-driven leadership style has led to claims of narcissism.