Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured a landslide victory in the general election, winning 438 out of 501 contested seats, with Ahmed set to be sworn in for another term. However, the poll was overshadowed by ongoing conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, exclusion of Tigray from voting, and deteriorating relations with Eritrea, raising fears of renewed regional instability.

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Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict

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