The Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for Election (Coalition for Election), under the accreditation obtained from the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), is observing the Seventh General Elections. The Coalition has deployed 522 long-term observers (LTOs) to observe the voter registration process across all Ethiopian regions and the two city administrations, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa with the exception of the Tigray region and contested areas.
This report evaluates the voter registration process conducted by the NEBE —assisted by both manual and tablet methods—in a systematic manner using consistent observation checklists based on key indicators. This report primarily examines the voter registration process, its inclusiveness (participation of women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly), the deployment of security forces around registration centers, and election security.
The report covers the voter registration process from March 20, 2026, to the conclusion of registration on April 22, 2026. It is based on findings gathered from 3,953 manual and 443 tablet registration centers, totaling 4,396 centers where the Coalition deployed its 522 long-term observers. Any percentage (%) findings presented in this report are calculated relative to the 3,953 manual and 443 tablet registration centers observed by the Coalition.
