What to know

• As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his Prosperity Party meanwhile are expected to win.S1
• The June 1 elections come as the country navigates security challenges, political reforms, and debates over federalism, governance, and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.S3
• The June 1 elections come as the country debates federalism, governance and national unity in polls that could define the country's democratic future.S4