Addis Ababa, May 18, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) says preparations for the country’s 7th General Elections are advancing steadily across the country as the nation approaches polling day on June 1, 2026.
The Board announced that assessments conducted in collaboration with political parties, civil society organizations and other stakeholders indicate that the overall environment remains conducive for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections in most parts of the country.
The findings were presented following field assessments carried out by joint monitoring teams tasked with evaluating electoral readiness and the broader operational environment ahead of the polls.
According to NEBE, the assessment process reviewed the ability of political parties to freely conduct their activities and engage with the public, alongside broader logistical and institutional preparations related to the electoral process.
The Board stated that consultations have also been held with regional states, city administrations, political parties and relevant stakeholders as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and ensure smooth election preparations nationwide.
NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu said the consultative forum served as a platform to review the monitoring team’s findings, enhance stakeholder coordination and outline priority areas requiring continued collaboration ahead of the elections.
The Board further noted that participants exchanged views on institutional and operational matters related to the electoral process and discussed measures aimed at reinforcing the effectiveness of the ongoing preparations.
Ethiopia is set to hold its 7th General Elections on June 1, 2026.