Ethiopia will hold parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win in ​a landslide, despite significant unrest in much of the country.

A national vote alone can't address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.

Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.

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