Ethiopia

Ethiopia is currently holding general elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party expected to win. However, voting is not occurring in the northern Tigray region and parts of Amhara due to ongoing insecurity, a situation exacerbated by the country's recent civil war which formally ended in 2022. Despite a peace agreement signed in 2026, efforts to destabilize the region persist, requiring firm international pressure. Ethiopia is also grappling with a high rate of road traffic accidents, as evidenced by a recent bus crash that killed at least 31 people. Furthermore, the country is among those experiencing a significant increase in attacks on education, impacting students and staff. These events highlight Ethiopia's complex challenges, including post-conflict recovery, internal security, and public safety.