Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majority

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1. 1h ago

   Prosperity Party Secures Large Parliamentary Majority in Ethiopia

   Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the June 1 elections. The victory represents roughly 90% of the parliament. International leaders from India, Pakistan, and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic have sent congratulations.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the June 1 elections.
   • The party's seat count represents roughly 90% of the parliament.
   • Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Abiy Ahmed Ali on the victory.
   • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Abiy Ahmed Ali and the Prosperity Party.
   • President Brahim Ghali sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.
   • Abiy Ahmed created the Prosperity Party in 2019.
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2. 4d ago

   Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Wins Large Parliamentary Majority

   Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a landslide victory in the June 1 elections. The party won 438 seats, representing roughly 90% of the parliament. Despite the win, insecurity and ongoing conflicts hampered voting in several areas.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Prosperity Party won 438 seats in the June 1 elections.
   • The ruling party secured roughly 90% of the available parliamentary seats.
   • The National Election Board released the election results on Sunday.
   • Insecurity and ongoing conflicts prevented many Ethiopians from voting, including those in the Tigray Region.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Abiy Ahmed may plan to amend the constitution to switch Ethiopia to a presidential system to maintain power.
   • Tsimdoo forces are targeting Northern Oromia.
   • The OLF claims elections alone cannot solve the country's problems.
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