Ethiopia’s National Electoral Board Approves 723 Constituency Results, Establishes Expert Team to Review Outstanding Complaints

Addis Ababa, June 17, 2026 (FMC) — The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has approved election results from 723 constituencies following the country’s seventh general election, while establishing an independent team of experts to investigate outstanding electoral complaints.

In a statement on the provisional election outcomes, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu said voting was conducted in 1,139 constituencies during the June 1, 2026 general election, comprising 501 constituencies for the House of Peoples’ Representatives and 638 for Regional Councils.

She said the Board has so far finalized and approved results from 723 constituencies.

According to the Chairperson, results from 253 constituencies are currently undergoing verification and review, while an additional 120 constituencies remain under audit.

Melatwork also said political parties lodged complaints concerning 129 constituencies where voting took place, adding that the Board has already resolved the majority of the cases.

To address the remaining 43 complaints, NEBE has established an independent team of experts to conduct investigations and submit recommendations. Decisions on those cases are expected to be announced in the coming days.

The Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a transparent, credible, and impartial electoral process as it continues reviewing the remaining results and resolving outstanding complaints.