Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election
Nobel Peace Prize winner PM Abiy Ahmed will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia.
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What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
Published On 31 May 2026
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
![Ethiopia votes n general elections to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. [Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/getty_6a157f51a5-1779793745.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide victory
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
![Ethiopia’s electoral board says more than 50 million people have registered to vote out of a population of over 130 million[Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/000_9CC3Q6-1.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
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Sudan blames Ethiopia, UAE for recent drone attacks: What we know
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.
From: NewsFeed
Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum
Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.
Published On 5 May 2026
Sudan accuses Ethiopia, UAE of being behind recent drone attacks
Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
At least 64 killed, dozens reported missing in Ethiopia landslides, floods
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
