The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has launched a two-day training session for master trainers involved in the 7th General Election, who will, in turn, train field trainers. The opening remarks for the training, which began on February 20, 2026, and will conclude today, February 21, 2026, were delivered by NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) this week launched a National Action Coalition (NAC) Agreement to prevent the dissemination of distorted and false information during the elections. In her opening remarks, Melatwork Hailu, chairperson of the NEBE, stated that the agreement represents NEBE's efforts to ensure the integrity of the upcoming 7th general election by monitoring election-related disinformation and misinformation before it reaches the public.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) began providing an orientation workshop for civil society organizations (CSOs) accredited to participate in voter education for the 7th General Election. The workshop, held February 18–19, 2026, opened with remarks by NEBE board member Teklit Yimesel. He said that civic and voter education is not a one time activity.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) provided training for youth volunteers as part of its preparations for the 7th general election. This initiative was led by the Civic and Voter Education (CVE) department of the NEBE in collaboration with Regional Branch Offices.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), on February 3, 2026, finalized a two-day stakeholder consultation on security issues related to the constituencies where the 7th general election will be conducted. On the first day of the consultation, NEBE hosted national political parties and civil society organizations (CSOs), along with the Presidents of Regional States, Mayors of City Administrations, and senior officials from security institutions. On the second day, discussions included regional political parties and CSOs.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) consulted on security issues related to the constituencies where the 7th general election will be conducted. The consultation took place in the presence of the Presidents of Regional States, Mayors of City Administrations, senior officials from security institutions, representatives of national political parties, and civil society organizations (CSOs).
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held a discussion on January 27, 2026, with leaders of higher education institutions and representatives from the Ministry of Education.
The purpose of the discussion was to establish a convenient mechanism that enables students studying at public universities far from their electoral districts to participate in the upcoming 7th General Election.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) inaugurated a groundbreaking voter and candidate registration system. In her opening speech at the inauguration, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu stated that the Board has been engaged in various activities to implement “Innovation and Technology,” among the six pillars of the five-year strategic plan. She emphasized that the January 5, 2026, inauguration marks the launch of an inclusive voter and candidate registration system.
NEBE is introducing Ethiopia’s first-ever mobile and web-based VSR and ARS system to modernize the country’s voter registration process. The digital system is designed to improve accuracy, reduce administrative workload, and increase accessibility for all eligible voters. By enabling citizens to register themselves or receive assistance using digital tools, the system helps minimize long queues, reduce registration errors, and ease logistical challenges. It also helps prevent illegal attempts at duplicate or second-time registrations.
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) convened a workshop titled “Election and Disability” on December 25, 2025, to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The 2025 global theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” guided the discussion. In her opening remarks, Nesim Ali, members of the management board, emphasized that NEBE has been giving special attention to issues affecting persons with disabilities.
