Vote counting continues in Ethiopia after polls marred by insecurity

Vote counting continues in Ethiopia after polls marred by insecurity

The election board said the delays were primarily due to the long queues observed on Monday, despite the extension of voting until midnight.

Vote Counting Continues in Ethiopia Election

Vote counting has continued across several regions in Ethiopia, two days after general elections widely expected to deliver a victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party. The elections were marked by insecurity in parts of the country, while a heavy military presence was deployed in the capital, Addis Ababa, to maintain order during voting. Chairperson of the National Election Board, Melatework Hailu, said counting had not ye…