Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia met with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and the African Union Election Observation Mission in Addis Ababa on June 3, 2026. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Abiy expressed gratitude to the 73-member AU mission, led by Kenyatta, for its observation of Ethiopia's 7th General Election and its contribution to the nation's democracy. He highlighted the crucial role of African institutions in embedding democratic processes within regional contexts and acknowledged the dedication of observers deployed across Ethiopia during the election. Prime Minister Abiy also conveyed his anticipation for the mission's official findings.