Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Key takeaways
- Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced.
- Nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the election in Ethiopia, Africa's second-most-populous country.
- Voting was also suspended in Tigray, the fourth-most-populous region, with election organizers citing "unfavorable conditions."
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Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eu UIPreliminary results have been released in some regions, with the ruling Prosperity Party widely expected to retain power Image: Esayas Gelaw/DWAdvertisement The June 1 parliamentary election in Ethiopia has been described as a success despite the exclusion of parts of the country for what officials said were security reasons.
Nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the election in Ethiopia, Africa's second-most-populous country. However, citing insecurity, officials suspended voting in at least 140 constituencies in two of the most populous regions: Amhara and Oromia.