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The Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, won over 80 percent of parliamentary seats in the June 21, 2026 election. Although this victory strengthens Abiy's power, analysts emphasize that ethnic tensions, weak implementation of the Tigray peace agreement, and a deep economic crisis continue to threaten the country's stability.
Election candidate Roberto Sánchez has called for protests in Lima on Friday, opposing the decision that made Keiko Fujimori the apparent winner in the second round of Peru's presidential election. Although more than 99% of votes have been counted, no official winner has been declared, with Fujimori leading Sánchez by 44,101 votes.
Zimbabwean parliament has passed legislation allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term by an additional two years and abolishing direct presidential elections. This constitutional amendment, ratified on 20 April 2024, has triggered widespread concern among democracy experts, human rights organizations, and regional governments. It occurs against a backdrop of deepening economic crisis — with inflation reaching **135% in March 2024**, over half the population living below the poverty line, and public trust in democratic institutions at its lowest since independence in 1980. The move not only challenges principles of good governance but also risks undermining political stability across Southern Africa.
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, won the by-election in the Makerfield constituency on April 4, 2024, with a majority of **7,128 votes**, marking the largest Labour victory since 2019. This success is not just a local win — it creates significant political momentum for an internal challenge to the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is facing increasing pressure due to declining public support and post-Brexit economic instability.
Ethiopia’s general elections in June 2026 recorded a landslide victory for the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and its allies, with **over 94.7% of votes** and an **estimated voter turnout of 89.2%**, according to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). Yet behind these impressive figures lies a complex reality: ongoing armed conflict in the Amhara and Oromia regions, an exodus of over **420,000 people in the past six months**, and a sharp deterioration in diplomatic relations with Kenya, South Sudan, and the African Union. This article analyses the chasm between the formal narrative of electoral triumph and the structural instability threatening Ethiopia’s national cohesion and the stability of the Horn of Africa region.
A recent survey by NPR, PBS News and Marist shows the lowest approval rating record towards President Trump's performance and economic management ahead of the summer before the midterm election.