Interim leadership elections nearing completion across Tigray region

The election process for interim leadership in the Tigray region is reportedly nearing its conclusion. The process, which has been ongoing in various zones and districts over the past few weeks, has recently expanded to include cities in the Central and North-Western zones. New interim leaders have been elected by public vote in Axum, Shire Endaselasie, and Temben Abyi Addi.

In related developments, the security situation in Adwa has improved, with local police returning to duty and elections expected to take place in the city soon. These administrative elections are being conducted in areas currently under the joint security arrangement of the Ethiopian National Defense Force and the Tigray Peace Force.