Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has won roughly 90% of seats in the national election, securing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another five-year term.
In the recent national election in Ethiopia, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party emerged victorious, capturing approximately 90% of parliamentary seats. This landslide victory ensures Ahmed remains in power for an additional five-year term.
The election took place amid ongoing internal conflicts and humanitarian challenges in the country. The decisive win suggests continued public support for the current administration, despite international scrutiny over the electoral process.
Abiy Ahmed, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his role in ending the conflict with Eritrea, now faces the task of addressing Ethiopia's pressing issues, including political instability, high inflation, and food insecurity.
