U.S. launches nationwide media trainings in Ethiopia
The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa launched on Wednesday nationwide media trainings that will help empower both state and private media outlets in the lead to elections in 2020.
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Ethiopian constitution lacks clarity, says PM Abiy
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia said the constitution of the country has gaps about the formation of new regions in the country and lacks clarity about who takes power after … Read More
Ethiopia recognizes Balderas as political party
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has given recognition for Balderas, the recently established political party led by the former human rights activist and multiple global journalism award winners … Read More
Ethiopia at risk
BY KEBOUR GHENNA – Modern day Ethiopia is characterized by ethnic groups concerned about the protection of their rights and interests. This concern is motivated by an actual or perceived … Read More
Ethiopia postpones election from May to August 2020
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) today stated that it has drafted a schedule that will extend this year’s May general election to August.
Ethiopia – 50 million to vote in May 2020 election
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEB) said some 50 million Ethiopians are expected to cast their votes during the upcoming general election set to take place in May this … Read More
Ethiopia to hold referendum, general election in nine months
The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), says it is preparing to undertake Sidama referendum and general elections of Ethiopia on schedule – within the coming nine months.
Ethiopian Parliament postpones election
The House of Peoples’ Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament) unanimously approved the proposal to postpone general elections in the capital, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa cities administration councils and local elections.
Ethiopia secures $40 million to conduct free election next May
Supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing democratization process and reform, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and donor countries have provided $40 million financial support to the Electoral Board of Ethiopia.