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Ethiopia’s 57 Million Voters Head to Polls in Test of Democratic Commitment Amid Challenges
More than 57 million Ethiopians voted on June 1 in the seventh general election since the 1995 constitution, with 47 parties and over 10,000 candidates competing. The vote is a critical test for the nation’s democratic transition amid economic growth and security challenges. Opposition fragmentation and structural issues, including ethnic divisions, pose significant hurdles, but steps to broaden political participation and a National Dialogue Process offer complementary paths forward.
