Abren, a group of Ethiopian Americans in the Washington area, posted on 18 June 2026 a commentary titled "Ethiopia's Road Ahead: Politics After the 2026 Election."
This commentary provides an overview of the national elections that took place in Ethiopia earlier this month. It assumes a landslide victory for Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party but highlights several problems that occurred during the elections. Abren predicts the acceleration of market liberalization and a continuing effort by the government to obtain access to the sea.
