Prosperity Party vibes in the news as Ethiopia braces for elections amid fragmentation, violence, and restricted turnout. Formed 2019 as EPRDF successor.
Millions of Ethiopians are voting in the 7th General Election as NEBE oversees more than 52,000 polling stations. The vote is viewed as a defining moment for the country’s democratic institutions, with digital registration and expanded media space marking a modernization of the process.
The Prosperity Party has secured a decisive victory in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections, winning 438 of 501 seats. The National Election Board confirms Abiy Ahmed will likely begin a new five-year term in October. Turnout is reported at 94%, with the north’s Tigray region excluded from voting and reports of unrest in Amhara and Oromia.