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June 5, 2026

African Union and IGAD delegations held a press conference

Ethiopia’s Seventh Election: Technological Success and Record Turnout Defies Security Concerns

The Ethiopian people are still awaiting the announcement of the election results from the June 1st elections. Amid this anticipation, reports from international organizations and bodies have been released regarding the Ethiopian elections, offering assessments and statements on the extent of adherence to democratic principles and transparency. For more details...

June 1, 2026

Queues of Ethiopian voters outside a polling station

The Ballot Boxes are Determining Ethiopia’s Future: Will Abiy Ahmed Secure a New Term?

As per the election schedule of June 1st , Ethiopia witnessed a large turnout of citizens voting in the parliamentary and regional council elections this morning. The turnout exceeded expectations, prompting the Ethiopian National Electoral Commission to extend voting hours beyond the scheduled closing time... For more details

May 30, 2026

Head of IGAD mission and Director of Human Rights Organization in Ethiopia

At Official Request..IGAD Delegation Arrives in Ethiopia to Monitor Seventh General Elections

(IGAD ) mission arrived in Addis Ababa to begin international monitoring of Ethiopian general elections, following an official request from the Ethiopian electoral authorities. This initiative aims to ensure transparency and democratic fairness. The mission announced the methodologies it intends to adopt for monitoring and overseeing the electoral process... Read more

May 27, 2026

Secretary of the Election Commission, Milatürk Hilo

Ethiopia Briefs the Diplomatic Community on Preparations for Its Seventh General Election

The Ethiopian National Electoral Commission held a briefing for the diplomatic community last Monday on preparations for the seventh general elections, scheduled for the beginning of next month. The session reviewed various aspects of the preparations in accordance with international standards for democratic practice... More details