The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) received various concerns from political parties during the launch of the provisional election calendar on October 20, 2025. Notable issues included the removal of criteria for candidates to secure endorsement signatures and the need for consultation with the ruling parties.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), in accordance with the authority vested in it by the proclamations, “The Ethiopian Electoral, Political Parties Registration and Election’s Code of Conduct Proclamation 1162/2019, Articles 114 and 117” and “National Electoral Board of Ethiopia Establishment Proclamation 1133/2019, Article 7(7) and Article 8(1)”, and the directive “Local Election Observers’ Accreditation, Working Procedure and Code of Conduct Directive No.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), on November 29, 2025, consulted political parties on amendments to three directives. The opening speech of the consultation, which focused on the “Directives on Grievance Hearing Committee,” the “Directive on Political Parties Funding,” and the “Directive on Use and Allocation of Mass Media,” was delivered by Chairperson Melatwork Hailu. In her speech, she expressed that the need for amendments to the three directives arose from the amendment of Proclamation 1162/2019, on which the directives are based.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), on October 27, 2025, remembered that it had announced the launch of the registration of constituency level election officers for the 7th general election. Following that, the Board began the recruitment of competent applicants for the mentioned positions, which will include oral and written exams to ensure the impartiality and competency of the applicants for these high level responsibilities. The recruitment is taking place in Regional States and Two City Administrations.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) demonstrated the online observer Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) registration and data management system for 54 registered observer CSOs on November 4th to 5th, 2025. The demonstration event aimed to incorporate the inputs of the observer CSOs into the developed system, which will transform the paper-based registration system into a digital one.

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) reflected on its international experience and the best practices from the 6th General Election. During the reflection event, which took place in the presence of the five Board members, heads of departments and regional branch offices, and senior experts, the Board’s delegations who participated in election observations in various countries shared their experiences with the participants. This event occurred last week, from October 29 to 31, 2025.

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.