Ethiopian Parliament Unanimously Approves New Cabinet

The Ethiopian Parliament officially approved Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's new Cabinet on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The confirmation process was swift, lasting approximately 60 minutes, and passed with a unanimous vote. Despite the presence of 40 opposition MPs, which represents the highest number in recent history, no objections or questions were raised during the session. Nigatu Wolde, deputy leader of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA), noted that the cabinet includes 14 new ministers. Because of this high turnover, opposition members stated it is currently difficult to assess the incoming ministers' capabilities.