Ethiopians head to the polls today in federal and regional elections, but voting will not take place in several conflict-affected areas and the outcome could aggravate divisions in the country, where millions are displaced amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. The insecurity – in addition to a range of logistical, legal, and administrative problems – means […]
Day: June 21, 2021
Ensure All Voters Can Cast Ballots Freely, Peacefully in Ethiopia Elections, Secretary-General Urges, Calling for Rejection of Incitement, Hate Speech
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: Ahead of the 21 June elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Secretary-General urges Ethiopian authorities, political leaders, and their supporters to ensure that all voters are able to cast their ballots freely and peacefully. The Secretary-General notes that these […]
Ethiopian Polls Extended as Crowds Wait to Vote
ADDIS ABABA – When the polls were supposed to close Monday in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, election workers said turnout was better than expected, and voting had been conducted safely. But crowds of people still queued, and closing time was extended for hours. Election organizers said logistical problems such as missing poll workers […]
Voters in Major Towns Casting Ballots Starting from 6:00 AM.
(ENA) Voters in major cities and towns in Ethiopia are casting their ballots starting from early in the morning at various polling stations. Among them are; Addis Ababa, Bahirdar, Gonder, Debre Birhan, Damot, Hawassa, Arbaminch, Adama, Bishoftu, Jimma, Shashemene, Dire Dawa, Semera, Bale, Bule Hora, Gambella, Assosa, Gimbi, The Voters were seen lined up at […]
Election Paves Way to Build Vibrant Democracy in Ethiopia, Says Sidama Chief Administrator
(ENA) The ongoing general election in Ethiopia would pave the ways to build a vibrant democracy in the country, the Chief Administrator of Sidama Regional State Desta Ledamo said. The Chief Administrator made the remark this morning in his statement he gave to journalists after he casted his ballot in Hawassa city. “Today is a […]
Ethiopians At Polling Stations in Mass to Elect Representatives
(ENA) Ethiopians At Polling Stations in Mass to Elect Representatives by Solomon Dibaba On the 21st of June today, Ethiopians trekked to the polling stations in the usual respect and disciple typical of Ethiopians. The nation is conducting a national election which indeed is the first of its kind by strictly adhering to COVID-19 prevention protocols. […]