Politics · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · October 6, 2026

Ethiopia's parliament reelects Abiy Ahmed as prime minister

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 4, 8:00 PM ET

Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives reelected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister.

Why it matters

Abiy's renewed mandate shapes the direction of Africa's second-most populous country amid internal conflicts.

Background

Abiy Ahmed has led Ethiopia since 2018 and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for peace with Eritrea. His tenure has included the 2020-2022 Tigray war and ongoing unrest in Amhara and Oromia.

Sources

• Anadolu Agency ↗October 5, 2026

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