AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthiopia Election Day: Polls opened nationwide Monday for the 7th general election, with 54+ million registered voters and 42 parties competing for seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives and regional councils; long queues and heavy security presence marked voting in Addis Ababa and major cities, while Tigray voting did not take place due to “unfavourable conditions” after the 2020–2022 war. NEBE & Officials: NEBE chair Melatework Hailu said preparations were completed and voting is being run “free, fair, and democratic,” while senior leaders—including PM Abiy, President Taye Atske Selassie, and ministers of Defense and Peace—cast ballots and urged participation. Opposition Tone: Opposition parties and candidates publicly described the process as peaceful and participatory, even as analysts and critics warned about political freedoms and competitiveness amid unrest. Security & Logistics: NEBE reported most polling stations opened on time, but some were delayed or closed due to security threats, underscoring the operational strain of voting across a vast country. Ebola Watch: Africa CDC warned that lack of licensed Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine and intense cross-border movement could fuel regional spread, naming Ethiopia among high-risk countries; India also sent emergency supplies to support DRC response. Energy Policy: The AfDB urged Africa to diversify energy mixes and markets and accelerate clean energy investment to reduce vulnerability to disruptions.
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