The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), on October 27, 2025, held consultation meeting with the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) regarding the draft of the 7th General Election timetable. During the consultation, which took place in the presence of the five members of the Board, opening remarks were made by Chairperson Melatwork Hailu.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) accredited 143 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that will provide voter education for the 7th General Election. Teklit Yimsel, a member of the Board, stated in his opening speech that, in order to ensure the voting base has enough knowledge, the role of civil society is indispensable in providing all-inclusive education that is participatory and transparent. He stressed that the education must be available in all languages to reach everyone, with a particular focus on women and persons with disabilities.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has been holding a mock debate between political parties, which took place from October 21st to October 24th, 2025, and has now ended. The mock debate has been holding following the NEBE presented the draft election timetable for political parties a day before. The debate which amid in enhancing the skills of political parties in debating various policies and programs, was moderated by Media and Communications Professional named Getachew Dinku (PhD) and Blen Fitsum.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) launched a mock debate between political parties prior to the 7th general election. The mock debate was launched a day after the NEBE presented the draft election timetable for political parties. In her opening remarks, the NEBE Chairperson, Melatwork Hailu, stated that the mock debate will enhance the skills of political parties in debating various policies and programs.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia is currently carrying out a diverse of pre-election activities to implement the 7th general election in the current year. On October 20, 2025, the Board held a consultative discussion with leaders and representatives of political parties regarding the draft timetable for the 7th general election. The draft timetable encompasses all major pre-election activities until the final result is announced.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is carrying out a series of pre-election activities that will enable the Board to conduct an inclusive, credible, and transparent 7th general election. The development of a technologically based voter and candidate registration system is listed among the top pre-election activities. While undertaking this and other activities, the NEBE has consulted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other relevant stakeholders.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has been awarded the Electoral Ergonomic Award for Outstanding Achievement at the 21st Annual International Electoral Awards and Symposium, held in Gaborone, Botswana, on October 2–3, 2025. The prestigious event was co-hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission of Botswana and the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies (ICPS).