Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party retains majority in Ethiopian general election
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Abiy Ahmed, Prosperity Party, TPLF
Ethiopia
June 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/21/2026, 6:10:25 PM
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 out of 501 declared seats. The election was marred by conflict, security concerns, and low opposition participation. Tensions remain high in the Tigray region, with fears of renewed civil war.
- Earlier version 16/21/2026, 6:00:35 PM
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