Abiy Ahmed
Coverage of Abiy Ahmed in the Nexus archive.
- Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national election
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party secured approximately 90% of seats in national elections, ensuring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's continued leadership. Tunisia reported inflation exceeding 5% last month, leading to widespread price increases. Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay, a two-time World Cup champion, in a soccer match.
- Rwanda: Ethiopia - PM Abiy's Party Wins Parliamentary Elections
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a large majority in Ethiopia's parliamentary elections held on June 1. The elections were conducted in Ethiopia, and the Prosperity Party's victory marks a significant outcome in the country's political process.
- Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party secured 90% of parliamentary seats in the election. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party defeated a fragmented opposition to maintain its majority.
- Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed's party secures win in national election
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed's party secured a win in the national election. The election is scheduled for June 1, 2026, with campaign activities observed in Jimma on May 27, 2026.
- Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election
The Ethiopian prime minister’s party won the parliamentary election. PM Abiy Ahmed will remain in power, but analysts have warned of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia.
- Ethiopian PM’s party secures landslide win in national election
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, securing almost 90 per cent of the seats. Abiy, who has led Ethiopia since 2018, faces growing criticism for authoritarianism despite earlier recognition for improving relations with Eritrea.
- Ethiopia’s ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party retained a majority in parliament with 438 seats out of 501, according to final election results. The election faced criticism due to insecurity in Oromia and Amhara regions, where 143 polling stations failed to open, and the Tigray region was excluded again, denying it federal representation.
- Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party retained a majority in parliament with 438 seats out of 501 following the June 1 election. The election faced challenges including insecurity in Oromia and Amhara regions, exclusion of the Tigray region, and opposition claims of an unfair political environment marked by fear and intimidation.
- Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party retained a parliamentary majority with 438 seats in the June 1 election, despite insecurity in Oromia and Amhara regions that closed 143 polling stations. The Tigray region, excluded from the election for six years, remained unrepresented, while opposition groups criticized the election as unfree and unfair due to repression and intimidation.
- Ethiopia's ruling party wins overwhelming majority in parliament
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, secured a parliamentary majority by defeating a fragmented opposition.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner triumphs at Ethiopian polls but fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its large majority in Ethiopian elections despite ongoing unrest in parts of the country and rising tensions with neighboring nations. Fears of new conflict persist amid these developments.
- Ethiopia: PM Abiy Launches Green Legacy Initiative Targeting 8 Billion Seedlings
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, aiming to plant 8 billion seedlings. The initiative was officially announced in Addis Ababa.
- Ethiopia: 'One of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, but wealth distribution is terrible'
Ethiopia is recognized as one of Africa's fastest-growing economies but faces severe wealth distribution challenges. Dr. Douglas Yates highlights ongoing conflict, exclusion, inflation, and uneven development as key issues affecting the country's political landscape. He also notes the evolving perception of PM Abiy Ahmed following his 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, with regional reconciliation efforts now complicated by internal rebellions and rivalries.
- Ethiopia votes in elections expected to give Abiy's party a landslide win
Ethiopians voted in parliamentary and regional elections expected to give Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party a landslide win. Voting was absent in Tigray due to 'unfavourable conditions' and interrupted in Oromo and Amhara regions due to security issues.
- Abiy expected to retain power in Ethiopia election
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is likely to retain power in elections amid security challenges and rising tensions in the northern Tigray region. The African Development Bank projects economic growth of 7.8% in 2025-26 and 8.5% in 2026-27, but Ethiopia faces 'unsustainable' external debt. Abiy has pursued economic liberalization, including reopening a stock exchange and boosting state-owned enterprise revenue.
- Voting begins in Ethiopia with landslide re-election expected for PM
Voting began in Ethiopia on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections expected to secure an easy victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party. The elections occur amid significant unrest in much of the country.
- Polls open in Ethiopia’s election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party
Polls opened in Ethiopia's election, widely expected to be won by the ruling Prosperity Party led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Opposition parties criticized the election's fairness, citing restricted campaigning and human rights concerns, while voters expressed mixed sentiments about the process.
- Addis Ababa gets a facelift: Ethiopian capital undergoes forced modernisation
Ethiopians are voting in general elections where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win. Ahmed's 'corridor project', launched in 2024, aims to modernize Addis Ababa but has caused mass evictions of over 10,000 people.
- Ruling party expected to triumph as Ethiopia votes
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to secure a landslide victory. France 24's Tom Canetti reported from Addis Ababa.
- Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win
Ethiopia is holding elections as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party runs unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous votes.
- Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Polls are open in Ethiopia, but not all citizens can vote. The Prime Minister's party is expected to dominate the election amid ongoing conflicts overshadowing the process.
- Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote
Polls have opened in Ethiopia, but not all citizens are able to vote. The election is expected to be dominated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party amid ongoing conflicts that overshadow the voting process.
- Polls open in Ethiopia's election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party
Polls opened in Ethiopia's election, expected to be won by the ruling Prosperity Party led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Opposition parties raised concerns about limited political space, while themes of national reconciliation and development were highlighted.
- Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent
Ethiopia is holding its seventh General Elections on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party expected to win. Critics highlight concerns over restricted press freedom and political dissent, while 70% of the country remains affected by armed conflict, raising doubts about the election's democratic integrity.
- Ethiopia heads to the polls for an election expected to be dominated again by Abiy’s ruling party
Ethiopia is holding elections where the ruling Prosperity Party is expected to dominate due to a fragmented opposition. The vote includes selecting representatives for the House of Representatives and regional councils, with themes focused on national reconciliation and development. International observers, including former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, are monitoring the process.
- The imperial vision of Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's 'imperial vision' is criticized for posing threats to both Ethiopia and the broader Horn of Africa region. The article highlights concerns over his ambitious policies and their potential destabilizing effects.
- Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed's party holds final rally before polls
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party is holding a final campaign rally ahead of the country's general elections in less than a week. While the party is favored to win re-election, opposition groups claim the necessary conditions for a democratic vote are absent.
- Abiy Ahmed dreams of remaking Ethiopia in his image
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is poised for re-election, but the country's future remains uncertain. The article highlights the contrast between his political ambitions and the unpredictability of Ethiopia's trajectory.
- Abiy Ahmed is throttling free expression in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, once a proponent of press freedom, is now accused of suppressing free expression by criminalizing criticism. The article highlights a shift in his leadership approach, where dissent is increasingly treated as a legal offense.