Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured an overwhelming parliamentary majority in elections held June 1, capturing approximately 90 percent of legislative seats. While the result ensures the ruling party's continued control, observers raise concerns about the incumbent's governance trajectory, including the exclusion of Tigray from voting and growing restrictions on dissenting voices.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets emphasize democratic concerns, highlighting the exclusion of Tigray from voting, suppression of dissenting voices, and analysts' warnings of renewed conflict.
Moderate: Centrist outlets report the decisive electoral result while noting Abiy's troubling shift from celebrated Nobel laureate to an increasingly authoritarian leader.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets focus on the Prosperity Party's commanding electoral performance and consolidated parliamentary dominance.
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election, according to final results on Sunday.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won 438 seats out of 501 in the House of Representatives, the National Election Board of Ethiopia said.
The new parliament is expected to convene in October to reelect Abiy for another five-year term.
The election was marred by a crackdown on dissent.
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