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Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majority

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a landslide victory in the June 1 elections. The party won 438 seats, representing roughly 90% of the parliament. Despite the win, insecurity and ongoing conflicts hampered voting in several areas.

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The National Election Board released results confirming a significant parliamentary majority for the ruling party.

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  1. Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Wins Large Parliamentary Majority

    Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a landslide victory in the June 1 elections. The party won 438 seats, representing roughly 90% of the parliament. Despite the win, insecurity and ongoing conflicts hampered voting in several areas.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the June 1 elections.
    • The ruling party secured roughly 90% of the available parliamentary seats.
    • The National Election Board released the election results on Sunday.
    • Insecurity and ongoing conflicts prevented many Ethiopians from voting, including those in the Tigray Region.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Abiy Ahmed may plan to amend the constitution to switch Ethiopia to a presidential system to maintain power.
    • Tsimdoo forces are targeting Northern Oromia.
    • The OLF claims elections alone cannot solve the country's problems.
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