Ethiopian independent press

Addis Standard, Ethiopia's leading independent outlet, reported on the scene across Addis Ababa and Oromia polling stations; quoted opposition leaders saying the results reflected 'a managed competition, not a free election,' and noted that NaMA's 6 seats represent a collapse from its prior showing given Amhara's ongoing security crisis. The paper also reported low turnout in areas of Oromia affected by OLA clashes.

“NaMA's 6 seats represent a collapse from prior performance as Amhara's security crisis suppressed political participation.”