Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says that Trump's issue with the Nobel Peace Prize recipient 'must be taken up in Oslo, not Ethiopia'.
The leader, who has been called a 'reformist' has been met with criticism from those who believe his efforts have not brought about tangible change.
The prize acknowledges his efforts to "achieve peace and international cooperation".
Ilwad Elman and Hajer Sharief have made the favored list for winning the prestigious award.
This year's prize has been awarded to two anti-rape activists in areas of conflict.
