Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Key points
- Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
- Click here to share on social media Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister.
- The Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 47 political parties and more than 10,900 candidates are in the race, including 2,198 for the federal parliament, 8,736 for regional and city councils and 73 independents.
- More than 50 million voters are registered, with official voter registration figures showing women account for around half of the electorate.
- Young Ethiopians make up a large share of the population, with a median age of about 19 years, according to United Nations population estimates, giving them a substantial presence in the country’s electorate.
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Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate. Click here to share on social
Why It Matters
This development is important because it may impact public opinion, policy decisions, and future developments related to Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates expl.
Key Takeaways
- Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
- Click here to share on social media Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister.
- The Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 47 political parties and more than 10,900 candidates are in the race, including 2,198 for the federal parliament, 8,736 for regional and city councils and 73 independents.
- More than 50 million voters are registered, with official voter registration figures showing women account for around half of the electorate.
- Young Ethiopians make up a large share of the population, with a median age of about 19 years, according to United Nations population estimates, giving them a substantial presence in the country’s electorate.
📌 Source: Al Jazeera
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