Ethiopia: EU Delegation, Member States' Diplomatic Missions Welcome the Holding of the 7th Ethiopian General Election

The Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia, along with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States, welcomed the holding of the 7th General Election in Ethiopia on 1 June… Read more »

Ethiopia: Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Reports High Voter Turnout, Largely Peaceful Election

The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Elections (CECOE) said the voting process in Ethiopia's 7th General Election reflected high voter turnout and was mostly… Read more »

Ethiopia: NEBE Announces Successful Conclusion of Ethiopia's 7th General Election

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced the successful completion of Ethiopia's 7th General Election, marking the end of a nationwide voting process. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Cast Their Votes As Government Hails Peaceful Conclusion of Historic 7th General Election

The Ethiopian government has declared the country's 7th General Election a success, praising millions of citizens for their participation in what it described as a peaceful and… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Candidates to Honor Public Trust As Millions Vote Across Ethiopia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on political candidates across the spectrum to embrace a profound sense of duty and psychological readiness to match the extraordinary… Read more »

Ethiopia: NEBE Extends Voting Hours to Accommodate Queues

_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued an additional statement regarding the conduct of the 7th General Election. Read more »

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Praises Ethiopians' Extraordinary Commitment to Democracy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has commended the Ethiopian people for their extraordinary commitment to democracy, patriotism, and national unity following their massive participation… Read more »

Ethiopia: Massive Voter Turnout Reflects Citizens' Strong Commitment to National Affairs, Says Deacon Daniel Kibret

Deacon Daniel Kibret, Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, said the large number of voters who turned out early to cast their ballots in Ethiopia's 7th General Election… Read more »

Ethiopia: Seventh General Election Writes New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democracy, Says President Taye

President Taye Atskeselassie said today that the seventh general election will write a new chapter in the Ethiopian democracy. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election

Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 --Millions of Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election, a vote widely seen as a significant… Read more »

Ethiopia: Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future

As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes - a Choice, Not a Coronation

There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst

As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves

Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and… Read more »

Ethiopia: National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots

_ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities

Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn. Read more »

Ethiopia: AU Mission Head Reports Positive Start, Expresses Optimism for Continued Success of Ethiopia's Voting Process

The Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) and former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his optimism for a continued success of the voting… Read more »

Ethiopia: 54 Million Voices, One Nation - Ethiopia Prepares for a Historic Decision

Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Ethiopia has entered a period of contemplation--the mandatory electoral silence period ahead of the June 1 General Election that follows the hectic… Read more »

Africa: AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow's Vote

Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopians to Choose Between Terrorism or Inclusive Prosperity - Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam

In the 2026 Ethiopian general election that takes place tomorrow, Ethiopians have a clear choice: Terrorism or collective inclusive prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor… Read more »

Ethiopia: Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam Says Ethiopia Marching Fast Toward Promised Land of Prosperity

Ethiopia is moving rapidly out of poverty toward the promised land of prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Al Mariam. Read more »

Ethiopia: Start-Up Ethiopia - Addis Ababa Takes a Page From Israel's Innovation Playbook

- Ethiopia is looking to Israel's Start-Up Nation model as it builds its own AI sector and strengthens technological cooperation. Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Will Continue Advocating for Africa to Lead Cooperation, Win-Win Approach in Water Dev't

Emphasizing a collaborative approach and adherence to the principles of prudent and reasonable use of transboundary resources, Water and Energy Minister's Special Advisor, Motuma… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Advances As Horn of Africa Medical Tourism Hub

Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics. Read more »

Ethiopia: IGAD Election Observation Mission Arrives in Ethiopia Ahead of 7th General Election

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has announced the deployment of its Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Ethiopia ahead of the country's 7th General… Read more »