Ethiopia Plans 7th National Election

Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election in the 2025–2026 fiscal year, President Tayé Atske Selassie announced in a joint parliamentary session. He emphasized a fair, peaceful, and democratic vote, urging citizen participation. Opposition parties raised concerns over recent electoral law amendments, including digital ID requirements and party suspensions, citing potential restrictions on candidates and partisanship by the National Electoral Board. The election is a key step in ongoing political reforms.