Prosperity Party

The Prosperity Party is the governing political party in Ethiopia, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The party is currently newsworthy as Ethiopia prepares for nationwide general elections on June 1, 2026. These elections are the first since the formal end of the devastating two-year Tigray war in 2022. The Prosperity Party is widely expected to secure a landslide victory in these upcoming polls. However, potential limitations on voter turnout are anticipated due to opposition fragmentation and ongoing violence in certain regions of the country. The party's current relevance is tied to its leadership of the federal government and its expected continuation in power following the election, amidst a complex national landscape marked by ethnic conflicts and the aftermath of war.