Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed's party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-02 06:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Africa, Elections
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Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region, according to the electoral commission, which cited "unfavorable conditions."
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