Election2024

23 Jun

Ethiopia Commences Election in Four Regions

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Elections are being held today in four regional states, namely Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Central Ethiopia, and Afar, as part of the 6th round of the general election that postponed due to security issues in 2021. The Ethiopian National Election Board (NEBE) announced that voting started at 6:00 AM in this round of the national by-election and re-election. According to NEBE, 12 political parties are participating in today's voting process. The board also specified that by-elections are being conducted in the Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, Somali, and Central Ethiopia regions. In the Afar region, the elections are being conducted in 4 zones,…

14 May

NEBE Extends Voter Registration Deadline for June election

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The National Election Board of Ethiopia has extended the voter registration period as it prepares for the upcoming by-elections in various regions. Scheduled for June 16, 2024, these by-elections will take place in Benishangul, Gumuz, and Afar regions, alongside Jigjiga 2, Meskan, and Mareko constituencies. Initially slated from April 29 to May 13, 2024, the voter registration process encountered delays due to overlapping public and religious holidays. Consequently, some polling stations failed to open on time, prompting requests from political parties to extend the registration deadline. Responding to these concerns, the board extended the voter registration period until May 20,…