Berhanu Nega

Chairperson of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party (Ezema)

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Born: December 6, 1958, Bishoftu

Party: Rainbow Ethiopia: Movement for Democracy and Social Justice

Education: State University of New York, The New School, State University of New York at New Paltz

Previous offices: Mayor of Addis Ababa

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Ethiopia holds 2026 election with Tigray region excluded

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As of June 2026: Leading the main centrist opposition into the 2026 vote

Ethiopia's entire Tigray region was excluded from Monday's vote. Polls closed at 6 p.m. across the rest of the country at roughly 48,000 stations. Results are expected by June 11.

Updated Jun 1