Ethiopia’s 2026 elections: without reforms, the vote may not be free or fair

Ethiopia is due to hold elections in 2026. But will they be free and fair?

Since 1995, Ethiopia has held elections every five years, except for the 2021 election, delayed by COVID-19. The incumbent party has consistently secured over 95% of national parliament seats, except for 2005, when the opposition won about 32%. In 2021, the ruling Prosperity Party won…

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