Episode

Ethiopia election: Free, fair or flawed?

Podcast: DW AfricaLink
Published: Jun 3, 2026
Duration seconds: 1512
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Summary

Ethiopia's election was hailed as proof of democracy — but conflict, insecurity and disrupted polling kept millions from voting. Was the vote free and fair? We break down the results, tensions and what it means for the country.