Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy’s Party Wins Vote in Landslide

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has been declared the winner of June's national election in a landslide, assuring a second five-year term for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The election marked the first time Abiy faced voters since he was appointed prime minister in 2018 following several years of anti-government protests. But an opposition boycott, war in the northern region of Tigray, ethnic violence and logistical challenges in some areas overshadowed the poll.

InFocus

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (file photo).

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.