Key facts
- Voting in Ethiopia's general election was suspended in some areas due to security concerns.
- Polling is not being held in the Tigray region due to instability.
- Voting in eight constituencies in Amhara has been suspended due to security concerns related to the Fano armed group.
- Over 54 million people are registered to vote in the election.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win.
- The African Union Election Observation Mission is monitoring the election.
Ethiopia is holding its seventh general election amidst significant internal conflicts and security challenges. While Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party is widely expected to win, voting has been suspended in several areas, including the Tigray region and parts of Amhara due to instability and the presence of armed groups. The election's competitiveness has been questioned by some opposition figures.