Ethiopians voted Monday in an election marred by insecurity but widely expected to see the ruling Prosperity Party secure the majority of legislative seats and give Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another five-year term.
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The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea.
Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
Polls opened Monday in Ethiopia in an election that is widely expected to be won by the ruling party ...
Voting begins in Ethiopia where Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to win a majority of seats.
Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia's Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.
A national vote alone can't address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.
Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
Ethiopia's governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.