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Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 47 political parties and more than 10,900 candidates are in the race, including 2,198 for the federal...
Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo
Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo June 7, 2026The June 1 parliamentary election in Ethiopia has been described as a success despite the exclusion of parts of the country for what officials said were security reasons. Nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the election in Ethiopia, Africa's second-most-populous country. However, citing insecurity, officials suspended voting in at least 140 constituencies in two of the most populous regions: Amhara and Oromia.
Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge?
Ethiopia: An election without a real challenge? June 5, 2026The recently held parliamentary election in Ethiopia has been described as "generally peaceful," despite the exclusion of parts of the country due to insecurity. Ethiopia is Africa's second-most populous country, and nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the June 1 election.
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election. Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) gave a green light for the vote to proceed despite continuing internal conflicts and human rights abuses.
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections many expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party to win. However, millions in Tigray and Amhara won’t be able to vote this time around, and the opposition is accusing the government of excluding some competing parties. Al Jazeera’s Caley Callahan explains.
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy A national vote alone cannot address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation. On June 1, more than 57 million Ethiopians are going to the polls in the country’s seventh national election since the adoption of the 1995 constitution. At a time when democratic systems across the world are under strain, Ethiopia’s vote is more than a routine electoral event — it is a significant...
Ethiopia: An election without real challenge?
Ethiopia: An election without real challenge? June 5, 2026Ethiopia's recently held parliamentary elections have been described as 'generally peaceful' despite the exclusion of parts of the country due to insecurity. Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country, and nearly 50 million people registered to vote in the June 1 election.
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections? Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate. Millions of Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections on June 1.
Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win
Ethiopia votes as ruling party eyes landslide win June 1, 2026Polls opened in Ethiopia on Monday for elections that are widely expected to see Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) extend its rule. Voting began at 6 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) with citizens forming long queues to make their voices heard at the ballot. In the national capital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopians voted amid a heavy military presence.
Ethiopia: 'One of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, but wealth distribution is terrible'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Africa Specialist and Political Science Professor at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. Amid ongoing conflict, will Ethiopia's elections be "free and fair"? While acknowledging that electoral procedures may function in parts of the country, he argues that conflict, exclusion, inflation, and uneven development remain the defining realities shaping Ethiopia's political landscape.