Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has secured a resounding victory for his Prosperity Party in the country's general election, despite a backdrop of unrest and tensions with neighboring countries. The party's landslide win, which saw it retain its huge majority in parliament, has been met with a mix of relief and concern from observers, who are keen to see how Abiy's government will navigate the country's complex security and economic challenges. The election was held amidst ongoing conflicts in several parts of Ethiopia, including the Tigray region, where fighting between government forces and rebels has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. As the country looks to the future, many will be watching to see how Abiy's government will address the deep-seated grievances that have driven the unrest and whether it will be able to maintain stability and economic growth.


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