Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa gets a facelift, but at what cost?

But since then his global reputation has plummeted, with Ethiopia facing civil conflict and increased repression.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies.

Ethiopia's general election takes place on Monday as conflict rages in parts of the country, meaning many people will not be able to vote.

However, polling will not take place in the northern Tigray region, where the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has cited “unfavourable conditions” following a 2020 to 2022 civil war and continuing political turmoil.