Ethiopia's seventh Parliament opens after general election
Ethiopia's new parliamentary term opened on 5 October. More than 54 million people voted in the June election, according to figures ENA attributed to the National Election Board.
Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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Newly elected members of Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives convened on 5 October, opening the first working year of the seventh parliamentary term. The Ethiopian News Agency, citing the National Election Board, reported that more than 54 million voters cast ballots in the 1 June general election, which involved 42 political parties and 10,438 candidates.
ENA reported that the governing Prosperity Party secured a parliamentary majority and the mandate under Article 56 of the Constitution to organize the federal government. Parliament's opening moves the country from the election process into a governing phase, with cabinet formation to proceed through constitutional steps.
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Ethiopia's seventh general election: reported participation and candidates
Election figures attributed by ENA to the National Election Board and reported as context for the opening of the seventh Parliament on 5 October.
| Voters who cast ballots | More than 54 million |
| Political parties participating | 42 |
| Candidates | 10,438 |
| Ruling party | Prosperity Party |
Methodology
Election statistics refer to the June general election; the 5 October event was the opening of the new Parliament. ENA attributes the figures to the National Election Board.
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