Ethiopia election: Abiy Ahmed party seen as favorite
By The BriefBrief
About 50 million Ethiopians vote Monday in parliamentary and regional elections, with analysts expecting a landslide for Abiy Ahmed’s party.
WHO:Analysts
WHAT:Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party in Ethiopia’s parliamentary and regional elections; no polling stations open in Tigray.
WHEN:Jun 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE:Ethiopia
WHY:The elections are scheduled for Monday, and analysts expect a landslide victory despite unrest; polling stations did not open in Tigray.
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