Ethiopia’s general election tests federal power with broad coalitions
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Ethiopians vote to elect members of parliament, who will in turn select the prime minister, in a race featuring 47 parties and over 10,900 candidates across federal and regional seats. NEBE oversaw more than 50 million registered voters, including a large share of youths and women; major players include the ruling Prosperity Party, the National Movement of Amhara (NAMA), the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA), and the Peace for Ethiopia coalition, along with regional parties and 73 independents. The election under the 1995 constitution will determine federal government control and the balance of power with regional authorities.
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