Ethiopia Opens New Parliamentary Term

Ethiopia is set to enter a new five-year political and institutional chapter as the newly elected House of People’s Representatives convenes. The transition follows the June 1 Seventh General Election, in which more than 54 million citizens cast their ballots.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia confirmed a decisive victory for the ruling Prosperity Party. The party secured a parliamentary majority, giving it the mandate to organize and lead the federal government.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the formal handover of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission's recommendations was an important milestone in the country’s National Dialogue process. The recommendations aim to address some of Ethiopia’s longstanding political and social questions.

The Council of Ministers has approved a draft proclamation defining the organization, powers and duties of federal executive organs. The proposed legislation is expected to establish the institutional framework for the new administrative term.

The formation of the cabinet will proceed through the constitutional process, with the Prime Minister submitting ministerial nominees to the House of Peoples’ Representatives for approval. The opening of the new Parliament marks the beginning of a new phase of executive governance.

The incoming administration is expected to translate the electoral mandate into functioning institutions, policies and national priorities. A central element of that agenda is the implementation of the outcomes of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue.

The dialogue demonstrated that Ethiopians can engage in civilized dialogue, bridge differences and build consensus around shared national concerns. The implementation of the recommendations is now the critical next step.