A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Summary
Ethiopia will hold nationwide elections on June 1, the first since the end of a two-year war in the Tigray region. The country has a diverse population with many ethnic groups and continues to face conflicts and economic challenges despite recent peace efforts.Key Facts
- Ethiopia has about 135 million people, making it the second most populous country in Africa.
- More than 50.5 million voters are registered for the June 1 election for all 547 parliamentary seats.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has led Ethiopia since 2018; his Prosperity Party holds most parliamentary seats.
- Ethiopia is ethnically diverse, with over 80 groups; the Oromo are the largest group, followed by the Amhara.
- The country is divided into 12 regional states and two chartered cities, mainly organized by ethnic groups.
- A war in the Tigray region from 2020 to 2022 ended with a peace deal, but clashes resumed in early 2026.
- Fighting between Oromo regional forces, the Ethiopian army, and the Oromo Liberation Army has killed thousands since 2019.
- Ethiopia faces economic issues like high inflation, currency shortages, and costly post-war rebuilding.
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