Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Summary
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won a large majority in recent elections, securing 438 out of 501 seats. However, concerns remain about ongoing conflicts and political tensions in regions like Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia, which could lead to further violence.Key Facts
- The Prosperity Party won a big majority in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will start a new term as leader in October 2026.
- Many polling stations in Amhara and Oromia regions did not open due to security issues.
- Armed groups like the Fano militias in Amhara and the Oromo Liberation Army in Oromia rejected the election results.
- The Tigray region was excluded from the election because of ongoing unrest after a civil war that ended in 2022.
- Eritrea has allied with Tigray forces, raising fears of renewed conflict.
- Ethiopia has faced accusations of supporting one side in Sudan’s civil war, which it denies.
- The peace deal between Abiy’s government and the Tigrayan leaders from 2022 is under strain, with both sides accusing each other of breaking it.
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