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Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed's party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]

1 Jun 2026, 20:11 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Ali Bamba)
Elections in Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed's party considered the favorite [Africanews Today]
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Ali Bamba)

Around 50 million Ethiopians were expected to vote on Monday for parliamentary and regional elections. Analysts predict a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party, despite ongoing unrest in several parts of the country. No polling stations opened in the Tigray region.