Ethiopia Leads AFRICA’S New Democratic Wave: Women & Youth at the Center
Democracy is not just about voting; it is about representation.With over 60% of Africa’s population under 25 and women making up more than half,inclusion is no longer optional—it is essential.
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#African Union Mission of 73 Observers from 37 Countries Arrives in Ethiopia as Continent Deepens Engagement in 7th General Election Process.
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The African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to the 1 June 2026 General Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Observer Orientation and Briefing has commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
On behalf of the Head of Mission, H.E. former President @4thPresidentKE, H.E. @GeoffreyOnyeama, Deputy Head of Mission, Commissioner @Bankole_Adeoye
and Director @PatienceChirad3 welcomed the 73 AU Short-Term Observers (STOs), 61% of whom are women, drawn from 37 African countries, including officials of election management bodies, members of civil society organisations, election experts, human rights specialists, gender and media experts, and representatives of youth organisations.
Ethiopia’s Successfully Initiated Election Preparations
What are the major activities accomplished by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) to ensure the success of the 7th General Election?
Take a look at the tasks carried out, ranging from candidate and voter registration to media debate platforms, as well as the issuance of badges and licenses to stakeholders:
Election Schedule
Voting Day: June 1, 2026
Candidate & Voter Registration
Total Certified Candidates: Approximately 10,483
Digital Voter Registration: 5.5 million citizens
Accreditation: Registration for identification badges (for competitors, candidates, and observers) has been successfully completed.
Media & Debate Platforms
Debate Forums: 19 political party debate and reflection platforms were organized.
Language Reach: Debates were broadcasted in 5 different languages.
Free Airtime & Media Allocation:
782.5 hours on Radio
520 hours on Television
576 Newspaper columns dedicated to the election process.