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Ethiopian officials seek to boost South Korean investment and cooperation in key development projects
via The Reporter Ethiopia6 min read
Ethiopian officials are looking to strengthen cooperation with South Korea, inviting aid and investment in initiatives such as the construction of an airport and a new Ethiopian Airlines hub in Bishoftu. Ethiopian Ambassador to South Korea Dessie Dalkie Dukamo stated in an interview with Yonhap News Agency that Korea’s technological prowess and industrial development experience can support Ethiopia’s efforts toward sustainable growth. He encouraged responsible Korean private investment in agro-processing and green technologies to improve localization and sustainability, and expressed gratitude that Ethiopia remains a priority country for Korean official development assistance. Dukamo also highlighted South Korea as an important partner for Ethiopia’s national modernization, aiming to upgrade the country into a regional and international hub. He noted that the new Bishoftu International Airport project is an area where Korean expertise in urban development and infrastructure can be applied, and sees significant potential for cooperation in smart city planning, digital governance, and integrated transport systems. The ambassador hopes cooperation will expand to training Ethiopian workers through partnerships with Korean institutions. He emphasized that the objective is to ensure infrastructure is not only impressive in scale but also inclusive, creating jobs, transferring technology, and improving daily life for citizens. Regarding supply chain disruptions, Dukamo stressed the
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The National Election Board of Ethiopia NEBE has urged political parties that participated in the country’s seventh general election to submit complete and consolidated complaints regarding voting, vote counting, and result announcements by June 6. The NEBE stated it received complaints through various channels during voting, with some issues resolved and others under investigation. An independent team of legal experts is reviewing complaints. The Board noted that some complaints were incomplete or lacked sufficient supporting information, slowing the review process. Parties are asked to consolidate all grievances into a single submission, providing detailed information such as constituency names, polling stations, alleged violations, supporting evidence, and desired remedies. Potential complaints include voter intimidation, coercion, bribery, interference with ballot secrecy, exclusion of observers, fraudulent election documents, irregularities during vote counting, tampering with ballot boxes, improper tabulation, and delays in publishing results. Parties must also submit documentary, photographic, video, and witness evidence, and indicate if complaints were previously filed with polling station officials or grievance committees. Complainants must sign and certify the accuracy of information and include their political party's official seal. This notice was issued on June 5, 2026, as the board continues to process post-election complaints.
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