"Ethiopian Elections Hit Roadblock: Voting Suspended in Northern Regions. In a major setback for the country's electoral process, the Ethiopian National Electoral Board has announced that voting will not take place in the northern Tigray region and parts of the Amhara region due to ongoing insecurity. The decision comes as the country prepares for its national elections, which were previously scheduled to take place in June. The suspension of voting in these regions raises concerns about the legitimacy and inclusivity of the electoral process, and is likely to have significant implications for the country's fragile peace and stability."


Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.