Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to continue his term as his Prosperity Party won a significant parliamentary majority in the June 1 elections. The results follow voting suspensions due to security issues and a lack of voting in Tigray.
埃塞俄比亚国家选举委员会公布第七届全国大选结果，执政党繁荣党赢得联邦议会多数席位，将继续执政并组建下一届政府。繁荣党在已公布的486个席位中获得438席。
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secured a parliamentary majority in recent elections, ensuring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will continue in office. The party campaigned on economic progress and food security, despite ongoing unrest in regions like Oromia and Amhara, and a fragile peace deal in Tigray.
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, secured a landslide victory in legislative polls held on June 1, winning nearly 90% of the contested seats. The party claimed 438 out of 486 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, facing a divided opposition.
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has won a landslide majority in the June 1 parliamentary elections, securing 438 out of 486 seats. The elections were deemed a success despite exclusions in Tigray and Amhara regions.
Ethiopia's June 1 parliamentary election, deemed 'generally peaceful' by observers, saw voting suspended in over 140 constituencies due to insecurity, particularly in populous regions like Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray. Despite mixed reactions from political parties, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is predicted to secure a landslide victory, with analysts citing weak opposition. The election's outcome may impact the country's path toward stability and democratic progress.
Tigray's absence from Ethiopia's federal parliament nears a decade, sparking concerns over its representation and belonging, amid rising tensions and fears of renewed conflict.
