Ethiopia – AFRICAN RENAISSANCE

Ethiopia General Election 2021

Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party secured a mandate amidst the Tigray War, which prevented voting in several regions.

Scheduled 5-year cycle; Prosperity Party dominant, though ongoing armed conflicts severely threaten electoral execution.

Scheduled 6-year cycle for the ceremonial head of state elected by parliament.

EPRDF secured vast majorities in both federal and regional assemblies.

Initial political opening saw massive opposition gains, violently reversed by the state post-election.

EPRDF and its allies won 99.6% of seats, effectively erasing the opposition presence established in 2005.

EPRDF won 100% of parliamentary seats; widespread protests followed, eventually forcing leadership changes.

Election details for Ethiopia.

Election details for Ethiopia.

Election details for Ethiopia.