Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win
Summary
Ethiopians voted in parliamentary and regional elections on June 1, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party expected to win easily. Voting did not happen in the Tigray region due to ongoing problems, and some areas in the Oromiya and Amhara regions faced interruptions because of security issues.Key Facts
- More than 50 million people were registered to vote in Ethiopia’s elections.
- No voting took place in the Tigray region due to unstable conditions after a two-year civil war.
- Security problems caused voting to be stopped in parts of Oromiya and Amhara regions.
- 143 polling stations did not open, mainly for security reasons.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is expected to win by a large margin again.
- Prosperity Party has promoted economic growth and improved food security during its term.
- Insurgencies continue in Oromiya and Amhara regions, involving the Oromo Liberation Army and Fano militia.
- Nearly half of Ethiopia’s population is under 18 years old, indicating a very young population.
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