#Ethiopia: Election Board warns polls could be canceled where “illegal coercion” in voter registration persists
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) has warned that elections could be canceled in constituencies where illegal coercion during voter registration continues, following reports of widespread irregularities ahead of the country’s seventh general election.
In a statement addressing legal violations observed during the ongoing voter registration process, the Board said it had received reports of unlawful practices, including door-to-door mobilization and coercive tactics linking voter registration to access to social services, employment benefits, or salary payments.
In a stern warning, the Board stated: “If corrective measures are not taken, I will be forced to identify the constituencies and polling stations where improper campaigning is taking....
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Analysis: #NEBE vows to hold elections in #Tigray as parties cite lack of conditions for credible vote
#Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) has confirmed that the seventh general election will be held in the Tigray region, announcing a nationwide budget of 10 billion birr and the completion of key preparatory work.
The announcement comes despite persistent objections from Tigray-based political parties, who say the absence of security, administrative capacity, and ongoing displacement of civilians make a credible election impossible.
Responding to lawmakers on 13 January 2026, NEBE Deputy Chair Tesfaye Niway confirmed that elections will proceed in Tigray, noting that discussions are underway with the Tigray Interim Administration and local political parties to facilitate the process, according to the House of Peoples’ Representatives.
However, political parties in the region say NEBE’s assurances do not address what they describe as the absence of...
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News: House of Federation removes five districts from #Tigray region oversight for upcoming 7th general elections
#Ethiopia’s House of Federation has ordered that the upcoming federal parliamentary elections in five electoral districts previously under the Tigray regional state to be conducted outside the Tigray administration’s oversight until “ownership claim is resolved.”
The decision was communicated to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) in a letter dated 3 February 2026, following NEBE’s publication in late January of electoral districts and polling stations for voter registration under the 7th General Election.
The Board publicized the districts based on pre-war electoral constituency to announce voter registration preparations in polling stations in the #Humera electoral district in the Western Zone of Tigray, specifically within Setit Humera, Kafta Humera, and Wolkait woredas.
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News: #NEBE for second time in a month requests preparation of constituency, polling stations in #Tigray ahead of 2026 elections
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE) has for the second time in a month formally requested the Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) to prepare constituency and polling station offices ahead of the 7th national general election, scheduled for June 2026.
In a letter addressed to the Interim Administration and confirmed by Addis Standard, the Board said it is currently undertaking preparatory activities for the nationwide electoral process. NEBE recalled that it had made a similar request in an earlier letter dated 12 December 2025.
According to the letter, voter registration is scheduled to begin on 14 February 2026. In light of this timeline, NEBE urged the regional administration to ensure that constituency and polling station offices are prepared and ready for use by 2 February 2026.
The latest request follows NEBE’s...
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News: Salsay Weyane raises concerns over election conditions as #NEBE presses Interim Administration on preparations
Salsay Weyane #Tigray (#SAWT) has raised concerns over the feasibility of holding elections in Tigray under current conditions, warning that key prerequisites for a credible electoral process remain unmet, even as the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) continues to push ahead with preparations for the seventh national general election scheduled for June 2026.
In a press release issued on yesterday, the party said the security situation in Tigray remains unconducive to free and fair elections, citing the absence of a fully functional civil administration capable of facilitating the electoral process.
SAWT also said that significant parts of the region remain under the control of what it described as illegal authorities, while millions of people displaced from ....
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News: #Election Board says 73 independent candidates, over 10,900 party candidates registered for 7th general election
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) said 73 independent candidates have registered to compete in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, while political parties have fielded 10,934 candidates.
Speaking at a press conference held yesterday, 06 March, the Board said the candidates were nominated by 47 registered political parties for the general election scheduled for 01 June 2026.
NEBE Chairperson #Melatwork Hailu said that of the candidates fielded by political parties, 2,098 will compete for seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, while 8,736 will run for regional council positions. She added that an additional 73 candidates have registered to run as independents.
The Board also announced that voter registration will run for one month beginning today, 07 March 2026.
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News: Political parties unveil symbols, slogans ahead of #Ethiopia’s 7th general election
Political parties have begun unveiling the symbols and slogans they will use for Ethiopia’s 7th national general #election, scheduled by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) for 1 June 2026, with the ruling #Prosperity Party and the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity among the first to present their campaign identities.
The Prosperity Party announced on 10 February 2026 that it will contest the election under a “sheaf of wheat” symbol accompanied by the slogan “Ethiopia to an exemplary nation!” The party introduced the symbol and slogan during a forum where it also presented its election manifesto prepared under the same theme.
Meanwhile, the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity told Addis Standard a “thumb” symbol will be used for the upcoming election.
The coalition said the symbol was.....
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News: Election Board unveils symbols of 48 political parties registered for 7th General #Election; parties sign code of conduct
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) has unveiled the symbols of 48 political parties registered to compete in the 7th General Election and oversaw the signing of a candidates’ Code of Conduct aimed at ensuring a peaceful and transparent electoral process.
The announcement was made at a program held on 21 February 2026, where NEBE Chairperson #Melatework Hailu said the publication of party symbols is intended to help voters easily identify their preferred political organizations ahead of polling day.
She noted that early disclosure of symbols would enable voters to make informed choices without confusion and described the step as significant for enhancing transparency and public awareness.
Deputy Chairperson Tesfaye Neway outlined key provisions of the code, stressing that government employees are strictly prohibited...
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News: #EPRP signals readiness to bypass electoral board for nationwide protests
Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party says it will proceed with planned demonstrations in ten cities on 8 May, 2026, even if it does not receive approval from the National Election Board of Ethiopia, citing constitutional guarantees on the right to assembly.
Speaking to Addis Standard, #Mistireslassie_Tamrat, EPRP’s General Secretary, said the party had formally notified #NEBE ahead of the planned protests but has yet to receive any response.
“Regarding the letter we submitted to the Electoral Board, we have not received any response so far; they haven’t notified us of anything, and we are still waiting,” she said.
Despite the lack of communication, Mistireslassie indicated that the party is prepared to move forward outside the electoral framework if necessary. “If this demonstration cannot proceed through the Electoral Board's framework, we will
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News: #Election Board requests academic calendar adjustment to facilitate student voting in 7th general election
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) has called on #universities and the Ministry of Education to adjust academic schedules to allow students sufficient time to participate in the upcoming 7th General Election.
On 27 January 2026, NEBE held discussions with leaders of higher education institutions and Ministry of Education representatives to ensure students studying far from their home constituencies can exercise their right to vote.
Deputy Chairperson Tesfaye Niway emphasized that enabling student participation is essential for strengthening Ethiopia’s democratic system.
According to NEBE, the most effective approach is for students to register at university-based special polling stations and then travel to their electoral districts to cast their ballots.
During the meeting, university leaders and Ministry representatives raised….
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