AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEthiopia Election Day: Polls opened across Ethiopia for the 7th general election with 54 million registered voters lining up at thousands of stations, 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 for a free, fair, democratic process, and senior leaders including the Defense and Peace ministers cast ballots. Security and logistics: NEBE reported most polling stations opened on time, but some were shut or never opened due to security risks, with reports of disruptions. Political tone: President Taye Atske Selassie called the vote “phenomenal,” while opposition figures said they expect a peaceful, democratic process. Regional watch: The AU observer mission led by Uhuru Kenyatta began monitoring the opening, voting, and counting. Public services & connectivity: Ethio Telecom extended 4G to 52 more towns, and Addis Ababa leaders urged voters not to waste voter cards. Health risk: Africa CDC warned that Ebola spread risk is rising amid cross-border movement and limited licensed tools for the Bundibugyo strain. Energy push: AfDB urged Ethiopia and Africa to diversify energy and accelerate infrastructure projects.
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