Also known as: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Abiy Ahmed — Prime Minister of Ethiopia since 2018, facing June 2026 election amid armed conflicts and opposition crackdowns.
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Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against govt By AFP June 12, 2026 07:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses parliament members on the current s …
Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing offensive against govtThe Standard
… In January, two drone strikes hit Tigray, resulting in one death, according to a local media outlet.The TPLF effectively ruled the whole of Ethiopia for nearly 30 years until Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rose to power in 2018. …
Ethiopia's Tigray hit by deadly drone strike: dissident authorityThe Standard
… In a statement following a meeting with Kenyatta and the observer team, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed gratitude to the mission for its role in supporting the country’s democratic process.“We are grateful to the 73-member African Union Election Observation Mission, …
Uhuru presents AU Ethiopia's election findingsCitizen Digital
… expected for PM By AFP June 01, 2026 06:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Ethiopians flocked to the polls on Monday, with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed …
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PMThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEthiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide win. …
Landslide expected for sitting PM as Ethiopia votesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEthiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa on May 13, 2026. …
Ethiopia's opposition brace for ruling party election landslideThe Standard
… The swearing-in ceremony held at the People's Palace in Djibouti drew several regional leaders, including Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir Mayardit and Abiy Ahmed, underlining the growing geopolitical and economic importance of the emerging DESSU corridor project …
Omar Guelleh sworn in, pledges to accelerate Djibouti's economic growthCitizen Digital
… The colourful inauguration ceremony in Djibouti City was attended by several African leaders, among them South Sudan’s Salva Kiir Mayardit and Abiy Ahmed, whose participation underscored the strategic importance of strengthening transport and trade links within the Horn of Africa …
Regional leaders rally behind DESSU corridor in DjiboutiCitizen Digital
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections By AFP May 01, 2026 10:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Abiy Ahmed welcomed at Brandenburg Gate before summit on private investment in Africa launch …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize Traffic and pedestrians fill a street in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. [AFP] Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsEthiopia's government alleges that hardline elements of the Tigray People's Liberation Front are preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, according to statements by the minister of east African affairs and intelligence chief in an Al Jazeera editorial. The TPLF has not yet responded to the claims.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia's government alleges that hardline elements of the Tigray People's Liberation Front are preparing an offensive against the federal government in the coming days, according to statements by the minister of east African affairs and intelligence chief in an Al Jazeera editorial. The TPLF has not yet responded to the claims.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A deadly drone strike hit Ethiopia's Tigray region on Friday near Shiraro, according to dissident authorities, who accused the federal government of escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed war. A civil war between the federal government and the TPLF in 2020–2022 led to more than 600,000 deaths, and a peace deal ending the conflict has never been fully implemented.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, head of a 73-member African Union Election Observation Mission, presented findings and recommendations from Ethiopia's June 1, 2026 General Elections to the Ethiopian National Election Board and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who expressed gratitude for the mission's support to the country's democratic process.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win a landslide victory. Abiy, who has ruled since 2018, has been criticized for growing authoritarianism despite his earlier Nobel Peace Prize win for mending relations with Eritrea.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopians went to the polls on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for a landslide victory. The election is seen as among the least competitive since multiparty democracy began in 1991, with the opposition fragmented across more than 40 parties and the ruling party running unopposed in dozens of constituencies.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopian opposition parties enter elections on June 1 facing threats, insurgencies, and state control of media, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party expected to win decisively. Opposition leaders report physical harassment, arbitrary arrests, and disinformation campaigns, describing the election as a "ritual" under unequal conditions.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →
President Ismail Omar Guelleh was sworn in for a sixth term in Djibouti and pledged to accelerate economic growth through improved transport connectivity, regional economic integration, and infrastructure projects to transform the Horn of Africa into a trade and logistics hub. The ceremony drew regional leaders from Somalia, South Sudan, and Ethiopia, and Kenya's delegation was led by Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Regional leaders gathered at Ismaïl Omar Guelleh's presidential inauguration in Djibouti signaled renewed commitment to the DESSU corridor project, a regional infrastructure initiative linking Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Uganda to strengthen transport and trade across Eastern Africa.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, all but guaranteed victory despite multiple armed conflicts and economic strain. Abiy's Prosperity Party won 485 of 502 contested seats in the last election in 2021, which was disrupted by the Tigray civil war; his government has since cracked down on opponents, rights groups, and journalists.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win despite armed conflicts and economic challenges from the Middle East war. The ruling Prosperity Party, which won 485 of 502 contested seats in 2021, has barely campaigned, and analysts describe the upcoming election as likely to be among the least competitive since multi-party democracy was introduced in 1991.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →