Abiy Ahmed

Also known as: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed · Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister of Ethiopia who won a landslide re-election in June 2026, leading the Prosperity Party to 438 of 486 seats.

2026-05-012026-07-28

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May 2026
10 MayThe 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 growth
9 MayCitizen 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 Djibouti
1 MayCitizen 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' elections
1 MayThe 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' elections

World & Region

Saudi Arabia allegedly runs Sudan war recruitment in Somalia

The News

According to Voice of Horn, Saudi Arabia oversees a military training programme in Somalia's Galguduud region involving more than 5,000 Somali recruits who are later deployed to fight alongside Sudan's armed forces; training is conducted by foreign military contractors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia. Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed an estimated 50,000 to more than 400,000 people, displaced more than 14 million, and left 33.7 million people requiring humanitarian assistance.

24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Saudi Arabia allegedly runs Sudan war recruitment in Somalia
According to Voice of Horn, Saudi Arabia oversees a military training programme in Somalia's Galguduud region involving more than 5,000 Somali recruits who are later deployed to fight alongside Sudan's armed forces; training is conducted by foreign military contractors from Romania, Ukraine, South Africa and Colombia. Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has killed an estimated 50,000 to more than 400,000 people, displaced more than 14 million, and left 33.7 million people requiring humanitarian assistance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

Ethiopia's PM Abiy wins landslide amid conflict and opposition concerns
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 contested seats in Ethiopia's general election, securing his return to power despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression, and limited opposition participation. Security experts warn of risks of renewed war and ongoing deadly insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia regions, with 143 polling stations unable to open on election day due to safety concerns.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 21 June

Ethiopian PM's Prosperity Party wins landslide in June election
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured 438 of 486 seats in legislative polls held June 1, winning roughly 90 per cent of contested seats. Elections took place in 501 of 547 constituencies with about 40 million people voting, though the party faced a divided opposition that did not field candidates in many constituencies.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

CPJ demands release of detained Ethiopian journalist Salsawit
The Committee to Protect Journalists called for the immediate release of Ethiopian journalist Salsawit Baynesagn, detained without charge since early June, arguing the detention violates her rights and marks a serious restriction on press freedom in Ethiopia.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

Ethiopia claims Tigrayan forces preparing new offensive
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 →

Saturday 6 June

Drone strike hits Tigray region in Ethiopia
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 →

Wednesday 3 June

Uhuru leads AU mission presenting Ethiopia election findings
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 →

Monday 1 June

Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PM
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 →
Ethiopia votes as PM Abiy Ahmed favored for landslide win
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 →

Monday 25 May

Ethiopia opposition faces threats ahead of June 1 election
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 →

Sunday 10 May

Omar Guelleh sworn in for sixth term as Djibouti president
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 →

Saturday 9 May

Regional leaders support DESSU corridor at Djibouti inauguration
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 →

Friday 1 May

Ethiopia election in June expected to be uncompetitive
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's June election expected among least competitive since 1991
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 →