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 […]
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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. […]
PM Plants Seedling Along Bole-Goro Road Project
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has planted this morning a tree seedling along the Bole-Goro road project under construction. Before planting seedling, the premier inspected the progress of the 4.6 kilometers long road under construction in Addis Ababa. Source: Ethiopia News Agency
Addis City Deputy Mayor Lauds Commitment of Inhabitants to Establish Democratic Order
(ENA) Addis Ababa City Deputy Mayor Adanech Abebie, who casted her vote this morning today, praised the commitment of the people to establish a democratic order through exercising their rights this Election Day. The deputy mayor appreciated the inhabitants of the capital city for queuing very early and even before the polling stations opened this […]