Ethiopia Prepares for National Election Amid Regional Geopolitical Rivalries
Ethiopia's upcoming national election on June 1, 2026, occurs amidst intense competition for influence in the Horn of Africa by Gulf states and escalating tensions with Egypt over the Nile.
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place amid Gulf states' competition for influence in the region and as the rivalry between Addis Ababa and Cairo over the Nile intensifies.