Africa: All of Africa Today – June 22, 2026

Ethiopia’s Ruling Party Wins Amid Security and Election Concerns

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been re-elected after his Prosperity Party won the election, taking 438 out of 501 seats in the parliament. Many of his supporters believe the victory is a mandate to push for more economic reforms. Critics, however, warn that Ethiopia remains deeply divided and faces mounting security challenges. The election was overshadowed by conflict. Voting disrupted in parts of the Amhara and Oromia…