Ethiopia, Africa's second most populous country, is about to hold its first election since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018.

This, despite a bloody conflict and looming famine in the northern Tigray region as well as escalating ethnic tensions are key factors for Ethiopia's future and its neighbours.

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Editor: Ifiokabasi Ettang
Graphics: George Wafula
Reporter: Jameisha Prescod
Executive producer: Marko Zoric

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - What you need to know about Abiy Ahmed
02:43 - Hachalu Hundessa's killing
04:03 - The military offensive in Tigray
04:44 - Tigray and instability in the region
05:34 - The Tigray conflict's economic impact
06:07 - Ethiopia's identity and history

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