The governing EPRDF coalition in Ethiopia has voted to extend the chairmanship of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, cementing his authority as leader of the country. He won 176 votes out of 177.

The election took place at the end of a three-day congress of the EPRDF.

Mr Abiy was named prime minister in April after his predecessor resigned following three years of unrest.

He has introduced sweeping reforms, including making peace with Ethiopia's former enemy, Eritrea.

There has been a surge of ethnic violence since Mr Abiy came to power.

The prime minister's chief of staff has been tweeting pictures from the conference.