Abiy’s ruling party wins 438 seats in Ethiopia (opens in new tab)

Ethiopia’s National Election Board said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won 438 parliamentary seats in the June 1 general election, giving the ruling party roughly 90% of the contested or declared seats and another commanding majority in the House of Peoples’ Representatives. Under Ethiopia’s parliamentary system, lawmakers choose the prime minister. The new parliament is expected to meet between late September and October, with Abiy expected to secure another five-year term. The...