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June 3, 2026, 9:12 pm
The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa - How Anti-Imperialism Can Be Rebuilt From the Ground Up
- [African Arguments] I. Magdala
Landslide Re-Election Expected for PM Abiy
- [Daily Trust] Ethiopians flocked to the polls on Monday, with the Prosperity Party (PP) of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed to win a landslide victory.
Ethiopia Goes Electric Following Gas Car Ban
- [DW] Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Voting Interrupted in 'Certain Areas' of Oromia and Amhara Regions
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that had already begun was later interrupted in parts of the Oromia and Amhara regions.
PM Abiy Urges Candidates to Honor Public Trust As Millions Vote Across Ethiopia
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on political candidates across the spectrum to embrace a profound sense of duty and psychological readiness to match the extraordinary commitment demonstrated by the Ethiopian electorate today.
Ethiopia Goes to the Polls With the Result Widely Seen As a Foregone Conclusion
- [RFI] Ethiopia holds parliamentary and regional elections on Monday that analysts expect Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party to win by a large margin, despite significant unrest across much of the country.
All of Africa Today - June 1, 2026
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Millions Vote As Ethiopia Holds Landmark General Election
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, June 1 (Horn Diplomat) -- Millions of Ethiopians headed to polling stations across the country on Monday as voting began in Ethiopia's 7th General Election, a nationwide vote seen as a major test of the country's democratic institutions and political reforms.
NEBE Extends Voting Hours to Accommodate Queues
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- _ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued an additional statement regarding the conduct of the 7th General Election.
Prime Minister Abiy Praises Ethiopians' Extraordinary Commitment to Democracy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has commended the Ethiopian people for their extraordinary commitment to democracy, patriotism, and national unity following their massive participation in Ethiopia's 7th General Election.
Seventh General Election Writes New Chapter in Ethiopia's Democracy, Says President Taye
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atskeselassie said today that the seventh general election will write a new chapter in the Ethiopian democracy.
Massive Voter Turnout Reflects Citizens' Strong Commitment to National Affairs, Says Deacon Daniel Kibret
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deacon Daniel Kibret, Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, said the large number of voters who turned out early to cast their ballots in Ethiopia's 7th General Election demonstrates citizens' strong sense of ownership and engagement in national affairs.
National Election Board Clarifies Voting Hours Extension to Ensure All Voters Cast Ballots
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | -- _ The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has clarified that voting in Ethiopia's historic 7th General Election will continue beyond the official closing time of 6:00 PM to ensure that all eligible voters waiting in line are able to cast their ballots.
Voters Casting Ballots in Amhara, Oromia, Harrari Major Cities
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Voting has been taking place across Ethiopia where the 7th General voting process began at dawn.
Ethiopians Begin Voting in Historic 7th General Election
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, June 1, 2026 --Millions of Ethiopians began casting their ballots on Monday as the country launched its 7th General Election, a vote widely seen as a significant milestone in Ethiopia's ongoing democratic journey.
Denying the Undeniable - Ethiopia's Achievements Speak for Themselves
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by sweeping institutional reforms, major infrastructure achievements, and far-reaching national transformation, alongside significant challenges. Yet much of the international and domestic discourse surrounding the country has often focused disproportionately on its vulnerabilities while overlooking substantial progress made across multiple sectors.
Ethiopia's Election Carries Significance Beyond Its Borders, Says U.S. Analyst
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- As Africa's second-most populous country and one of the continent's most influential states, Ethiopia has long drawn close international attention whenever its citizens head to the polls, American political analyst Andrew Korybko told ENA.
Beyond the Noise - What Ethiopia's 2026 Election Reveals About the Nation's Future
- [ENA] As Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election on June 1, 2026, international commentary often focuses narrowly on security challenges, neglecting the broader context and positive developments within the country.
54 Million Voices, One Nation - Ethiopia Prepares for a Historic Decision
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Ethiopia has entered a period of contemplation--the mandatory electoral silence period ahead of the June 1 General Election that follows the hectic debates, arguments and counter arguments of the 42 competing parties.
Ethiopia Election Overshadowed By War, Instability and Muted Opposition
- [RFI] Ethiopia goes to the polls on Monday in an election which is expected to return Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party to power, but has been marked by instability, restricted voting and questions over whether the vote can challenge the status quo.
AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow's Vote
- [ENA] Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election scheduled for tomorrow June 1, 2026.
Ethiopians to Choose Between Terrorism or Inclusive Prosperity - Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- In the 2026 Ethiopian general election that takes place tomorrow, Ethiopians have a clear choice: Terrorism or collective inclusive prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam, widely known as Al Mariam.
Emeritus Prof. Al Mariam Says Ethiopia Marching Fast Toward Promised Land of Prosperity
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is moving rapidly out of poverty toward the promised land of prosperity, according to Emeritus Professor Al Mariam.
AU Mission Head Reports Positive Start, Expresses Optimism for Continued Success of Ethiopia's Voting Process
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) and former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed his optimism for a continued success of the voting process in Ethiopia as monitoring efforts remain active.
Horn of Africa Watches Ethiopia's Election Closely
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, May 31 (Horn Diplomat) -- Ethiopians headed to the polls on Monday in the country's seventh general election, with more than 54 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots in what authorities describe as an important milestone in the nation's democratic development.
Start-Up Ethiopia - Addis Ababa Takes a Page From Israel's Innovation Playbook
- [ENA] - Ethiopia is looking to Israel's Start-Up Nation model as it builds its own AI sector and strengthens technological cooperation.