Amhara Region in the news: Ethiopia’s elections proceed amid insecurity and violence, risking turnout; Amhara is a key regional power in the conflict dynamics.
A crowded bus traveling from Dessie to Addis Ababa has veered off a mountainous road in Amhara, plunging into a ravine. Authorities say the death toll is rising as emergency services struggle to reach victims amid poor infrastructure. The crash follows a pattern of deadly road accidents on Ethiopia’s hazardous roads.