Ethiopia votes as Abiy seeks stronger mandate amid democratic concerns
1 Jun 2026, 13:45 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
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Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/01/ethiopia-votes-as-abiy-seeks-stronger-mandate-amid-democratic-concerns/
Millions of Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in legislative elections expected to extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s rule, as opposition parties and analysts raised concerns about political freedoms, ongoing conflicts and the competitiveness of the vote.