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U.S. urges politicians, community chiefs in Ethiopia to reject violence

June 12, 2021June 12, 2021BEHAK

The United States Government urges politicians and community leaders in Ethiopia to reject violence before the upcoming June general election and aftermath.

Significance of Ethiopia’s upcoming election

April 2, 2021BEHAK

By Medassa Yimer Mohammed – Over the past few years several ethnic based violence and killings have been major headlines of both local and the international media. Why is this happening in the East African country with some 80 tribes and ethnic groups, which has history of thousands of years of statehood history of living […]

Ethiopia Finance Minister briefs EU Commissioners on current affairs

March 25, 2021BEHAK

Minister of Finance of Ethiopia Ahmed Shide, on Wednesday held exchange of views with Madam Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Mr. Janez LENARCIC, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management in Brussels. The two sides talked about the current affairs in Ethiopia including upcoming election, among other.

Ethiopia to deploy additional 50,000 election facilitators

December 15, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

To effectively undertake the upcoming general election of Ethiopia protecting citizens from the global pandemic, COVID-19, National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) says it is planning to deploy additional 50,000 election facilitators.

Political parties, CSOs in Ethiopia held consultative meeting

December 2, 2020December 5, 2020newbusinessethiopianews

Political parties and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia held a consultative meeting on the upcoming general election the country is set to hold in mid-2021.

Electoral Board of Ethiopia demands $30 million additional budget

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020NBE

The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) demanded the government to provide additional 1.1 billion Birr (about $30 million) for its preparations of the upcoming general election the country is set to hold within less than a year.

Office updates diplomats in Ethiopia about election

September 25, 2020NBE

The Office of Attorney General has briefed diplomats based in the capital, Addis Ababa, about the upcoming 6th round of general election Ethiopia is set to hold within a year.

Ethiopian Parliament told board to hold election

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020NBE

The Ethiopian Parliament today approved the recommendation made by the Ministry of Health to hold general election within one year period.

Ethiopia advised to hold general election cautiously

September 18, 2020NBE

The Ministry of Health of Ethiopia today advised the government to cautiously conduct general election, which was postponed last a few months ago because of the our break of the pandemic – coronavirus.

Ethiopia electoral board refuses acknowledging TIgray election plan

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020NBE

By Basaznew Wondimneh – The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said it will not recognize the decision of Tigray Regional Administration to hold election and the request to handle / manage the election in Tigray Region.

Ethiopia may hold election after a year

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Ethiopia may be able to hold general elections between 10 to 13 months’ time if the current state of emergency is lifted and the government allows gathering of 200 to 300 people,

Lawyers reflect on Ethiopian constitution interpretation

May 16, 2020May 16, 2020

Constitutional inquiry, which is recently established held a televised consultation of lawyers and constitution experts to reflect on the articles of the constitution of Ethiopia on the fate of the next election, among others.

Ethiopia cancels 27 political parties’ licenses

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) cancels licenses of 27 political parties, which failed to complete re-registration process in the time frame set by the Board.

Ruling party in Tigray of Ethiopia to hold election

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Contrary to recent decision of Electoral Board of Ethiopia to suspend this year’s planned general election in the country because of COVID-19, Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) today decided to start preparation for holding general election in Tigray separately.

Politicians discuss fate of Ethiopia amid election suspension

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Following the suspension of the upcoming July general election because of COVID-19, which forced the country to declare a state of emergency for five months, the Government of Ethiopia has presented a study to political parties with four potential options on the way forward.