Prosperity Party

Ethiopian ruling party that won 438 of 501 contested seats in June 2026 elections under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

2026-05-012026-10-18

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October 2026
17 OctThe Standard
… orces on September 23, before being pushed back and losing control of its strongholds, including the regional capital Mekelle.Tigray had been outside of Addis Ababa's control and did not participate in June federal elections, which were resoundingly won by Abiy's Prosperity Party …
Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray government
2 OctCapital News
… He told BBC Tigrinya that Ethiopia’s governing Prosperity Party was blaming neighbouring countries to divert attention from conflicts and other problems within Ethiopia. …
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
September 2026
21 SeptCapital News
… The country held a general election in June, with Abiy’s Prosperity Party retaining its overwhelming parliamentary majority, despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression and little participation by opposition parties. …
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
June 2026
22 JunCapital News
… The Prosperity Party, which won 438 of the 501 contested seats, will form the new government with Abiy set to be sworn in for another term at the beginning of October. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
21 JunThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held on June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 per cent of the seats. …
Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election
1 JunCitizen Digital
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election 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 (P …
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PM
1 JunThe 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 votes
May 2026
25 MayThe Standard
… His Prosperity Party (PP) took 96 percent of seats at the last election in 2021 and there is little sign of Abiy's vow that the next parliament will be "more diverse"."This election will be the worst of all," said Mistresilasie Tamerat, secretary general of the Ethiopian People's …
Ethiopia's opposition brace for ruling party election landslide
1 MayCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize 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 Middle East war. - Who will win? -Abiy has been in power since 2018 and his Prosperity Party …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections
1 MayThe Standard
… Abiy has been in power since 2018 and his Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide -- 485 of the 502 contested seats -- at the last general election in 2021. …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' elections

Politics

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray administration after rebel losses

The News

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim federal administration for the northern Tigray region following recent military reversals by the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The caretaker government will administer the region for six months to establish stability ahead of elections, after Tigray had remained outside federal control and outside June elections won by Abiy's Prosperity Party.

17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Ethiopia appoints interim Tigray administration after rebel losses
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim federal administration for the northern Tigray region following recent military reversals by the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The caretaker government will administer the region for six months to establish stability ahead of elections, after Tigray had remained outside federal control and outside June elections won by Abiy's Prosperity Party.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties amid fighting escalation
Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of threatening national security; Eritrea responded by cutting all diplomatic ties. The move follows renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and Ethiopian accusations that Eritrea supports armed groups fighting the government, allegations Eritrea has repeatedly denied.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 21 September

Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form Alliance for Survival
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front, have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration, accusing his administration of presiding over war, genocide, and mass destruction. The coalition spans six of Ethiopia's regional states and comes amid years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara and renewed tensions in Tigray.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →

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 →

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 →

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 →