AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEthiopia Election Watch: Voting has begun in Ethiopia’s parliamentary and regional elections, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party widely expected to win a landslide, while critics warn the vote is far from competitive amid armed conflict and tighter civic space; Tigray Exclusion: No election is taking place in northern Tigray, where the electoral board cites “unfavourable conditions” after the 2020–2022 war, raising questions about participation and legitimacy; Human Rights & Dissent: Multiple reports highlight concerns over restrictions on press freedom and political opposition, with analysts saying the election may be among the least competitive since multiparty democracy began; Regional Politics: The polls unfold as unrest continues in major regions like Oromia and Amhara, and international observers are present; Eritrea Public Life: In Asmara, the Eritrean Public Health Association held its 4th scientific congress, discussing public health research priorities and a revised association constitution; Independence Narrative: Eritreans marked the 35th independence anniversary at home and in the diaspora, with events emphasizing resilience and national contribution.
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