Ethiopian Elections Underway Amidst Unrest, PM Abiy Ahmed Expected to Win

Ethiopia is holding parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party widely expected to secure an easy victory despite significant unrest across much of the country.

1 Jun, 13:49 — 1 Jun, 13:52

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These elections are significant as they are the first since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018 and initiated reforms, but also presided over a devastating civil conflict in the Tigray region. The outcome will solidify his mandate amidst ongoing ethnic tensions and humanitarian crises, shaping Ethiopia's future political direction and stability.

Key entitiesAbiy Ahmed Prosperity Party Ethiopia

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Ethiopia is holding parliamentary and regional elections on Monday
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win by a large margin
The elections are taking place amidst significant unrest in much of the country

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Ethiopia's elections are for parliamentary and regional seats.

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been Prime Minister since 2018.

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Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize.

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rfi-englishcentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualHighlights expected outcome, notes unrest

France 24centercenter-leftneutralHighEmphasizes landslide victory, notes unrest

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage from these outlets leans center-left, primarily by emphasizing the 'foregone conclusion' aspect of the election and hinting at Abiy Ahmed's 'autocratic' tendencies despite his Nobel Prize.

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France 24High87d ago

Voting begins in Ethiopia with landslide re-election expected for PM

Voting began in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory, despite significant unrest in much of the country.

By FRANCE24

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rfi-englishMostly Factual87d ago

Ethiopia goes to the polls with the result widely seen as a foregone conclusion

Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across much of the country.

By Melissa Chemam with RFI

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First report: orf · 31 May, 21:32|Full coverage: 3 · 16h|Window: 16h

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orf31 May, 21:32First to report

Nobelpreisträger auf autokratischen Pfaden

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France 241 Jun, 13:49

Voting begins in Ethiopia with landslide re-election expected for PM

rfi-english1 Jun, 13:52Latest update

Ethiopia goes to the polls with the result widely seen as a foregone conclusion

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The narrative consistently points to a predetermined outcome, with later reports confirming the start of voting while maintaining the same expectation of Abiy Ahmed's victory.

Pre-election reportingMay 31 evening

Reports anticipate Abiy Ahmed's victory and highlight his past achievements and current political trajectory.

Election Day CoverageJune 1 afternoon

Outlets confirm voting has begun, reiterating the widespread expectation of a landslide win for the incumbent.

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Ethiopian Elections Underway Amidst Unrest, PM Abiy Ahmed Expected to Win

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Voting begins in Ethiopia with landslide re-election expected for PM

Ethiopia goes to the polls with the result widely seen as a foregone conclusion

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Nobelpreisträger auf autokratischen Pfaden

Voting begins in Ethiopia with landslide re-election expected for PM

Ethiopia goes to the polls with the result widely seen as a foregone conclusion

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