Ethiopian Elections Favor Ruling Party
The ruling Prosperity Party in Ethiopia, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, achieved a major victory in the parliamentary elections held on June 1st. The party secured approximately 90% of the seats in Parliament, winning 438 out of 486 seats, amid the participation of around 40 million voters out of a total of 54 million registered voters. The electoral process faced disruptions at several polling centers due to security concerns, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions. Elections were conducted in 501 out of 547 districts. Despite competition from more than 40 parties, the Prosperity Party managed to win 64 districts without opposition, while the "Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front" (EPRDF) participated with 293 candidates. The official results are expected to be announced within the next ten days.
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