Ethiopia's voter registration reaches 18.5 million

Ethiopia's National Electoral Board reports 18,556,337 voters registered as of Megabit 10, 2018 EC. Of these, 10,133,639 are males and 8,422,698 are females. The registration period continues until Megabit 28.

In Addis Ababa, on Megabit 11, 2018 EC (Fana BC), Ethiopia's National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) stated that voter registration for the upcoming general election, conducted manually and digitally, runs from Yekatit 28 to Megabit 28, 2018 EC. As of Megabit 10, the total number of registered voters stands at 18,556,337 for the 7th general election. This includes 10,133,639 males and 8,422,698 females. The board has also trained 187,128 election officials, selected after vetting and endorsement by political parties. This update highlights the scale of voter participation and preparations ahead of the polls.

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Young Ethiopians disengaged from 2026 election, scrolling phones amid ignored posters in Addis Ababa.
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Young Ethiopians disengage from upcoming national election

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Ethiopia's national election approaches in June 2026 amid a subdued atmosphere, particularly among young voters aged 18 to 30 who encounter politics mainly in passing on social media. The event unfolds with muted enthusiasm compared to past cycles that energized streets and campuses.

Ethiopia's National Electoral Board reports that 28,366,310 voters have registered for the 7th general election as of Megabit 19, 2018 EC. Registration began on Yekatit 28 through digital and manual channels. Among registrants, 13,047,743 are women and 15,317,057 are men.

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Ethiopia's National Election Board has received submissions from 10,934 candidates across 47 parties for electoral candidacy. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on Ketit 27, 2018 EC. Voter registration will commence from Ketit 28 for one month.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has issued a stern warning that it may cancel elections in specific constituencies due to coercion in voter registration for the seventh general election. The board highlighted violations of electoral laws, including unauthorized door-to-door campaigns and threats linked to services. It directed authorities to halt such practices immediately.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has clarified that not all voters registered before 2012 must re-register. The requirement applies only to those who did not undergo biometric registration since 2012. Chairman Erastus Ethekon stated that pre-2012 data was legally disposed of during electoral reforms.

Opposition leader Fred Matiang'i has issued an urgent call to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to initiate a nationwide voter registration drive ahead of the 2027 elections. He warned that without robust voter turnout, Kenya risks extending the current administration's term. In his New Year message, he criticized the government's performance and pledged opposition efforts to offer an alternative.

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Ethiopia's National Electoral Board has launched a manifesto titled “Our Election – A Country Without Us” for the 7th general election in Addis Ababa. The document outlines the role of elections in national development and how citizens can contribute by exercising their rights. It aims to inform candidates about their participation in the process.

 

 

 

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