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Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate
Ethiopians have begun voting in parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party projected to win by a landslide, despite significant unrest in much of the country. More ...
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Will Ethiopia’s election strengthen stability or deepen divisions?
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party entered the vote as overwhelming favorites to retain power. Yet the significance of the ...
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
Voters in the Amhara regional capital, Bahir Dar, the Oromia city, Adama, and the Harari capital, Harrar, started voting at daybreak, according to reports. In Bahirdar City, where voting for the 7th ...
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: 'Ethiopia not Western democracy: Exclusion of Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, & 147 alleged constituencies'
As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic ...
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia votes in election expected to cement Abiy Ahmed’s rule
Parliamentary and regional elections are being held in Ethiopia on June 1, in a vote that will determine the new composition of the federal ...
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia votes: dominant ruling party seeks a new mandate in a deeply fragmented nation
There is a risk of the upcoming election deepening existing regional and political fault lines instead of bridging them.
News Ethiopia » Oromia » Politics: Ethiopia's Elections Will Not Be Politically Competitive - Two Reasons Why
Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country's democratic transition and ...