Addis Adaba:Ethiopia has formally embarked on a new five-year political chapter with the inauguration of the seventh House of Peoples' Representatives, the establishment of parliamentary leadership, and the appointment and swearing-in of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second term.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, these developments on October 5, 2026, completed a significant stage of the constitutional process following the seventh general election. This laid the institutional foundation for the country's new federal government.
The newly elected House of Peoples' Representatives opened its first session of the seventh parliamentary term, electing Ahmed Shide as Speaker and Ayelech Eshete as Deputy Speaker. The House of Federation elected Muferihat Kamil as Speaker and Desta Ledamo as Deputy Speaker, setting up the leadership structures of its standing committees.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was appointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives and took the oath of office, formally starting his second term. In his address, he emphasized unity and preparedness, advocating for collective effort to overcome challenges and stressing the importance of national development as a shared undertaking.
The new government inherits a range of ongoing reforms and development programs, focusing on agricultural modernization, infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. Prime Minister Abiy highlighted the expansion of summer wheat production as an example of achieving ambitious national objectives.
Ethiopia's new term also involves strengthening regional and international economic interests, with a focus on securing maritime connectivity to enhance trade and regional integration. The Ethiopian government aims to contribute to regional transformation beyond its borders.
With the parliamentary leadership and federal executive now constituted, Ethiopia transitions from political transition to governance, with a focus on implementation, investment, and economic opportunity. The new administration seeks to translate its political mandate into tangible development results over the next five years.
