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May
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,…