The Oromo Liberation Front, an opposition party from the Oromiya region which was once declared a terrorist movement before it was unbanned by Abiy, said on Dec. 12 that the government was using the prospect of an election to divert attention away from the myriad security problems. Last week, the Tigrai region of Ethiopia held elections in conformity with the established schedule but in defiance of the federal government headed by PM Abiy Ahmed. He and other party leaders were in September charged with terrorism offenses following the killing of the popular Oromo musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. 302 | Opposite CMC Compound | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopia and China have been enjoying strong and good relations, he said, citing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the start of their diplomatic relations last year as a case in point. Elizabeth Grant in 1958 in London, England it was most unusual for women to run companies. News Ethiopia to hold elections in June 2021. 9 Responses to "Ethiopia will not extend national election, TPLF celebrates " bardavidi August 12, 2019 at 11:50 pm . Ethiopia insists the dam is a crucial development that will help pull millions of its nearly 110 million citizens out of poverty and become a major power exporter. The election for the Federal government will take place on August 29, 2020. News: More than 40 civilians killed in western Oromia; regional gov’t, OLA rebels trade blame, News Analysis: OLF officially out from upcoming election, continues call for release of its jailed leadership, members. Although this was the first multi-party election in Ethiopia, several opposition parties boycotted the election. “Even though the ruling party wants to conceal the existing problems and divert attention towards the national election, it is obvious that the country has descended into complex security crises and political catastrophes,” it said, “We recommend that repairing the fractured administrative regions and restoring peace and security must be undertaken before the election takes place.”. Ethiopia / Horn of Africa / Ethiopia Crisis / News / National Electorla Board of Ethiopia / Oromo Liberation Front / Africa. ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, the electoral board said on Friday, as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks to quell political and ethnic violence in … Share. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Search. Last month, the Board announced August 18 as a tentative election day. 16 October 2020. As well, you may get Ethiopia News by following us on twitter @zborkena. But loosening the government’s iron grip was also followed by outbreaks of violence as regional powerbrokers jostled for resources and power. Ethiopian Review - Ethiopian News and Opinion Journal since 1944 United States to Provide $30.4 Million to Support Democratic Elections in Ethiopia. Ethiopia elections 2020. Tweet . Residents cast their votes in a local election in the regional capital Mekelle, in the Tigray region of Ethiopia Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Copyright © 2019, Addis Standard Magazine ® All Rights Reserved. Last year Abiy merged three of the old parties to form the Prosperity Party – only the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) refused to join. Analysis: Disability rights activists hopeful as Electoral and Human rights commission vow to ensure community participation, News: Redfox Solutions partners with Rittal to bring Ethiopia its First Private Data Center, News: Lidetu Ayalew banned from traveling abroad for the second time, News: Dawud Ibsa’s OLF slams Electoral Board for participation in splinter group’s meeting to elect new chairman, News: Tigray Interim Admin Officials say they are dismissed for speaking up against atrocities and destruction. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at a news conference at his office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia August 1, 2019. Ethiopia became one of the first African nations to postpone elections because of the coronavirus pandemic when it delayed the ballot in March. Local News. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Like borkena on Facebook and get Ethiopian News updates regularly. News: 15 Defendants in Jawar Mohammed’s file entered pleas of not guilty; Bekele Gerba, Hamza Adane, Jawar Mohammed and Shemsedin Taha did not appear. The Ethiopian Herald (Addis Ababa) By Abdurezak Mohammed. The chairman of the winning party becomes prime minister. ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia will hold a parliamentary election on June 5, 2021, the National Electoral Board said on Friday, as Prime Minister … Ethiopia’s election board announced in March that it would be impossible to organise the vote on time because of the pandemic, in which 2,506 infections have … Abiy’s peace deal with Ethiopia’s arch-enemy Eritrea helped earn him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. Ethiopia, national election, TPLF. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. The conflict began in November when Abiy sent government troops into Tigray after an attack there on federal military facilities. Ethio.News - Latest Ethiopian News Make a post. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Facebook Twitter Google1 Email Reddit Yahoo. We encountered an issue signing you up. In late December 2020, the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) stated that it would take place on 5 June 2021. General elections were supposed to be held in Ethiopia on 29 August 2020 to elect officials to the House of Peoples' Representatives, but were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The elections … In May the sitting House of Representatives voted to postpone the election until 2021. (Reporting by Addis Ababa newsroom; Writing by Katharine Houreld and Omar Mohammed; Editing by Gareth Jones and Andrew Cawthorne). Lawmakers voted to … According to Soliyana Shimeles , …, By Siyanne Mekonnen @Siyaanne Addis Abeba March 17, 2021 – The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has been making headlines related to divisions within the leadership. Ethiopian elections come as unrest flares in its northern Tigray region, where ethnic and political tensions are exploited online. The vote has been highly anticipated in a country that has seen sweeping political reforms in the past two years but a surge of violence as some people use the new freedoms to settle old scores. In a recent development, the faction led by the deputy chairman Ararso Biqila has held a general assembly and elected a new chairman. News: Dawud Ibsa’s OLF slams Electoral Board for participation in splinter group’s meeting to elect new chairman . Ethiopia’s parliamentary vote was postponed from August this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent Most Voted; Most Viewed; Most Discussed; Recent; Featured; Random; Most Shared; 396 0. E-mail: info@addisstandard.com / addisstandard@gmail.com, By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba March 18, 2021 – The Sixth National Election that was scheduled to take place in August 2020 was postponed indefinitely due to the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country and is now set to be held in June, 2021. Ethiopia: Election Preparations At a Glance. Leopard Beach Resort - Special offers this season January - April 2016 at Dianis ' Finest resort, News: TV show producer, activist Meseret Dhaba released after 38 days in detention without charges. Read more about cookies here. The next issue of Posted Newsletter will soon be in your inbox. Search. The chairman …, By Siyanne Mekonnen @siyaanne  Addis Abeba, March 10/2021 – The opposition party Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has officially announced that it has withdrawn from the upcoming election. The election that was initially expected to occur in August 2020 was postponed due to the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia’s recommendation to the House of People’s representatives that it was not practically possible to have the election due to the response measures, including a nationwide state of emergency, declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarding the upcoming election, he said, the Government has been undertaking all the necessary preparations to make the June elections free, transparent, credible and peaceful. It is registered with the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia under license number 1552/2003. PMN News; Ethiopia sets national election for mid-2021. Ethiopia has regularly held elections since 1995 but, with the exception of the 2005 election, no election has been competitive. In less than five months, Ethiopia is set to hold a national election that will likely change the country's outlook. Many Oromo politicians are in jail, such as Jawar Mohammed, a prominent media mogul and member of the Oromo Federalist Congress party. General elections were held in Ethiopia on 7 and 18 May 1995 for seats in its Council of People's Representatives; elections in the Afar, Somali, and Harari Regions were delayed until 28 June to assign experienced personnel who could solve possible conflicts and irregularities. Publishing date: Dec 25, 2020 • December 25, 2020 • 2 minute read. Abiy’s Prosperity Party, a pan-Ethiopian movement he founded a year ago, faces challenges from increasingly strident ethnically-based parties seeking more power for their regions. Addis Standard is a monthly English private magazine published and distributed by JAKENN Publishing P.L.C. For nearly three decades until Abiy’s appointment, Ethiopia was ruled by a coalition of four ethnically-based movements dominated by the party from Tigray. Ethiopia’s decision to postpone parliamentary and regional elections in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, has put the federal government in … The death of Haacaaluu sparked protests that killed at least 178 people in Oromiya and the capital. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced on Friday a fixed date for the next general election. Awash Bank offers a unique bouquet of innovative products and services that help individuals manage their finances now and in the future, Awash Insurance Company S.C. (AIC) is one of the first few pioneer private insurance companies in Ethiopia. ___ Associated Press writers Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda, and Mary Clare … That administration ruled in an increasingly autocratic fashion until Abiy took power in 2018 following years of bloody anti-government street protests. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s election set for August has been postponed as the national election board said Tuesday the coronavirus makes it impossible to prepare. Ethiopia’s federal government and regional officials in Tigray both maintain that each other’s governments are illegitimate after the pandemic disrupted elections.