Ethiopia's ruling party secures 90% of votes in national election

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has clinched a commanding victory in the legislative polls, securing nearly 90% of the seats. Despite this, critics are increasingly vocal about Abiy's shift towards authoritarianism since he took office in 2018. Notably, the northern region of Tigray, still reeling from a brutal conflict that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, was not allowed to vote, intensifying regional tensions and sparking fears of renewed strife. This election outcome underscores the deepening rift between local and federal authorities.