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Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal

Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal

Summary

Ethiopia is holding general elections for the first time since the Tigray war ended four years ago. Many expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s party to win, but millions of people in the Tigray and Amhara regions cannot vote, and opposition groups say some parties are being excluded.

Key Facts

  • Ethiopia’s Tigray war officially ended four years ago.
  • The country is now holding general elections.
  • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed leads the Prosperity Party, which many expect to win.
  • People in Tigray and Amhara regions will not be able to vote in this election.
  • Opposition parties claim the government is excluding some competing parties.
  • The elections are seen as an important step after years of conflict and instability.
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