Prosperity Party
Coverage of Prosperity Party 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.
- Ethiopia: Prosperity Party Wins With Huge Majority in Ethiopia's June 1 Election
The Prosperity Party won a large majority in Ethiopia's June 1 election. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced the final results for the House of People's Representatives and Regional State Councils.
- 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.
- Ethiopia: Prosperity Party Dominates in Preliminary Election Results
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has released preliminary results from 24 constituencies, showing the ruling Prosperity Party winning all but one of the seats announced so far in federal parliamentary and regional council races.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is expected to win the election decisively. The election faced security challenges, a divided opposition, and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
- Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is expected to secure a decisive election victory. The election faced security challenges, a fragmented opposition, and some regions were excluded from voting.
- Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is expected to win decisively in the election amid security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not participating.
- Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is expected to win decisively in the election amid security challenges, a divided opposition, and some regions not participating.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
Ethiopia is holding its 2026 election with the Tigray region excluded for the second time amid rising tensions. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win.
- 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.