Ethiopian Elections

Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won the most seats in Ethiopia's parliamentary election, the election board said on Saturday, a victory that assures him another term in office. Abiy's party won 410 of 436…

In Ethiopia, officials counted ballots on Tuesday after a parliamentary election billed as the first free vote in the country's history but marred by an opposition boycott, war and reports of irregularities in some areas. Prime Minister…

Pollings stations opened in Ethiopia on Monday as Prime minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party is widely expected to cement its hold on power. The voting began in the capital, Addis Ababa soon after the expected start time of 6 am…

Ethiopia's electoral board says the country is ready for Monday's crucial vote and assures it will be credible after twice being delayed, hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic, violent insecurity, and planning chaos.  "We're actually very…

"Ethiopia will show the world that it can successfully hold a peaceful election next week," Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said to thousands of supporters who gathered at his first and last campaign rally on Wednesday. The June 21 vote is the…

Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, 2021, the National Electoral Board said on Friday, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tries to quell outbreaks of deadly political and ethnic violence in several regions. Abiy’s Prosperity…