Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed Wins New 5-Year Term In A ‘Credible’ But ‘Flawed Vote’ – OpEd

By Lisa Vives

In a vote the US called “significantly flawed,” Ethiopia’s “Prosperity Party”, headed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, carried the majority of votes cast. Prime Minister Abiy hailed the election as Ethiopia’s first attempt at a free and fair vote.

The vote was a test for the Prime Minister, who will...