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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.

Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

Crises in Amhara, Tigray cloud Ethiopia's election 2026

The June 1 elections come as the country debates federalism, governance and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.

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 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.

'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...

As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed

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. Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) gave a green light for the vote to proceed despite continuing internal conflicts and human rights abuses.

Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win

Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win June 1, 2026Polls opened in Ethiopia on Monday for elections that are widely expected to see Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) extend its rule. Voting began at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) with citizens forming long queues to make their voices heard at the ballot. In the national capital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopians voted amid a heavy military presence.

Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?

Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge? June 5, 2026The recently held parliamentary election in Ethiopia has been described as "generally peaceful," despite the exclusion of parts of the country due to insecurity. Ethiopia is Africa's second-most populous country, and nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the June 1 election.

Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?

Ethiopia: An election without real challenge? June 5, 2026Ethiopia's recently held parliamentary elections have been described as 'generally peaceful' despite the exclusion of parts of the country due to insecurity. Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country, and nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the June 1 election.