ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has launched a digital platform to modernize voter and candidate registration for the country's upcoming general elections, scheduled for mid-2026. Addressing the launching event, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu said that the digital registration system will improve efficiency and data accuracy, and enhance inclusivity in compliance with international electoral standards, while also reducing operational expenses. According to the NEBE, candidate registration will be fully digital, while voter registration will combine technological and traditional methods. Ethiopia's seventh general election, scheduled for June 1, will mainly elect members of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower chamber of the parliament. Ethiopia holds general elections every five years.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2026 14:00 UTC