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Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections
Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections Ethiopians have begun voting in parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party projected to win by a landslide. Millions in conflict-hit regions have been barred from voting, with critics accusing Ahmed of jailing opponents and centralising power. Published On 1 Jun 2026
Addis Ababa gets a facelift: Ethiopian capital undergoes forced modernisation
Addis Ababa gets a facelift: Ethiopian capital undergoes forced modernisation To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Issued on: Modified: Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win. Ahmed, who has been in power since 2018, is accused of authoritarianism and of cracking down on dissent.
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 47 political parties and more than 10,900 candidates are in the race, including 2,198 for the federal...
Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate
Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity. 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 than 50 million people are registered to vote on Monday.
Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win
Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party a landslide win. There was no election in the Tigray region due to “unfavourable conditions”, and voting in the Oromo and Amhara regions were interrupted due to security problems, according to election officials. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement...
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban June 2, 2026Shashe Asemare handles the large steering wheel with ease, navigating the mint-green city bus through the notoriously congested streets of Addis Ababa. Ever since the Ethiopian capital introduced 100 new electric buses to its fleet in 2025, she's noticed the benefits. "These electric buses are very different from the gasoline ones," she said, taking a quick glance at the cars overtaking to her left.
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy A national vote alone cannot address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation. On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine electoral event — it is a significant...
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections? Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate. Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1.
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections many expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to win. However, millions in Tigray and Amhara won’t be able to vote this time around, and the opposition is accusing the government of excluding some competing parties. Al Jazeera’s Caley Callahan explains.
'Not Western version of democracy': 147 constituencies allegedly excluded from Ethiopia's election
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 progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about representation, legitimacy, and the consolidation of power. Naidoo argues that while voting has proceeded in much of the country, the exclusion of Tigray and dozens of constituencies elsewhere constitutes...