Landslide Re-Election Expected for PM Abiy
[Daily Trust] Ethiopians flocked to the polls on Monday, with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed to win a landslide victory.
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Ethiopians Cast Their Votes As Government Hails Peaceful Conclusion of Historic 7th General Election
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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…
National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | -- _ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing…
PM Abiy Urges Candidates to Honor Public Trust As Millions Vote Across Ethiopia
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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…
Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn.
AU Mission Head Reports Positive Start, Expresses Optimism for Continued Success of Ethiopia’s Voting Process
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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…
Ethiopia Goes Electric Following Gas Car Ban
[DW] Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Millions Vote As Ethiopia Holds Landmark General Election
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, June 1 (Horn Diplomat) -- Millions of Ethiopians headed to polling stations across the country on Monday as voting began in Ethiopia's 7th General Election, a…
NEBE Extends Voting Hours to Accommodate Queues
[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- _ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued an additional statement regarding the conduct of the 7th General Election.
Prime Minister Abiy Praises Ethiopians’ Extraordinary Commitment to Democracy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has commended the Ethiopian people for their extraordinary commitment to democracy, patriotism, and national unity following their massive participation in Ethiopia's 7th…
Seventh General Election Writes New Chapter in Ethiopia’s Democracy, Says President Taye
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atskeselassie said today that the seventh general election will write a new chapter in the Ethiopian democracy.
Massive Voter Turnout Reflects Citizens’ Strong Commitment to National Affairs, Says Deacon Daniel Kibret
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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…
Ethiopia Goes to the Polls With the Result Widely Seen As a Foregone Conclusion
[RFI] Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across much of the…
Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know
The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea.
Voting Interrupted in ‘Certain Areas’ of Oromia and Amhara Regions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that…
Start-Up Ethiopia – Addis Ababa Takes a Page From Israel’s Innovation Playbook
[ENA] - Ethiopia is looking to Israel's Start-Up Nation model as it builds its own AI sector and strengthens technological cooperation.
Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election
[ENA] 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…
AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow’s Vote
[ENA] 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 African Diplomatic Corps…
54 Million Voices, One Nation – Ethiopia Prepares for a Historic Decision
[ENA] 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 debates, arguments…
Horn of Africa Watches Ethiopia’s Election Closely
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, May 31 (Horn Diplomat) -- Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in the country's seventh general election, with more than 54 million registered voters expected…
Ethiopians to Choose Between Terrorism or Inclusive Prosperity – Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- In the 2026 Ethiopian general election that takes place tomorrow, Ethiopians have a clear choice: Terrorism or collective inclusive prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Alemayehu G.…
Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam Says Ethiopia Marching Fast Toward Promised Land of Prosperity
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is moving rapidly out of poverty toward the promised land of prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Al Mariam.
Denying the Undeniable – Ethiopia’s Achievements Speak for Themselves
[ENA] 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 far-reaching national…
Ethiopia’s Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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…
Ethiopia Votes – a Choice, Not a Coronation
[ENA] There is a familiar pattern in the way many Western media organizations report on Africa.
Beyond the Noise – What Ethiopia’s 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation’s Future
[ENA] 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 positive developments within the…
Ethiopia Election Overshadowed By War, Instability and Muted Opposition
[RFI] Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability,…
East Africa
Ethiopia Votes Amid Geopolitical Rivalries in Horn of Africa
[DW] Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place as Gulf states compete for influence in the region and the rivalry between Ethiopia…
Africa
Africa: Ethiopia Will Continue Advocating for Africa to Lead Cooperation, Win-Win Approach in Water Dev’t
[ENA] 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 Mekassa, said Ethiopia will continue…
Africa
Building Ethiopia’s Logistics Future – From Bottlenecks to Flow
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Africa
Ethiopia Advances As Horn of Africa Medical Tourism Hub
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia aims to become a premier regional destination for medical tourism by upgrading its tertiary healthcare and integrating AI-driven diagnostics.
East Africa
IGAD Election Observation Mission Arrives in Ethiopia Ahead of 7th General Election
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 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 Election, scheduled…
Africa
Building Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Future – From Strong Regulation to Local Production
[World Bank] Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local production now exceeds…
East Africa
Should Ethiopia Limit How Long Its Prime Minister Can Serve? Why This Won’t Fix a Deeper Democracy Problem
[The Conversation Africa] Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission…
East Africa
Ethiopia Votes – Dominant Ruling Party Seeks a New Mandate in a Deeply Fragmented Nation
[The Conversation Africa] Ethiopia's general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and the…
East Africa
Ethiopia’s Elections Will Not Be Politically Competitive – Two Reasons Why
[The Conversation Africa] Ethiopia is preparing for a national election on 1 June amid deep political uncertainty and growing insecurity. Officially, the polls are expected to reinforce the country's democratic…