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• The seventh general election, held in Ethiopia on June 1, 2026, marked a crucial milestone in stabilizing the country, fostering lasting peace, and strengthening state-building efforts. Overcoming challenges, the residents of Addis Ababa actively exercised their democratic rights. The process concluded peacefully, allowing citizens to freely elect their preferred parties and candidates.

• On June 2, 2026, the Entoto-Kechene Riverside Development was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Mayor Adanech Abiebie. This stunning 9.6-kilometer riverside corridor development, spanning 597 hectares, seamlessly integrates nature conservation with modern urban living. By transforming the riverside into a sprawling public park, the project now provides residents with high-quality spaces for recreation, business, and social gatherings.

• On June 4, 2026, Mayor Adanech Abiebie inaugurated the eighth Addis Mesob One-Stop Digital Government Service Center in the Kolfe Keranyo Sub-City. Housed in a modern, seven-story building, the facility features 96 service windows capable of assisting customers simultaneously. Established to ensure fair, transparent, and efficient public service delivery, the new hub launches with 22 government institutions offering a combined 114 digital services to residents.

• On June 5, 2026, the Addis Forensic and Toxicology Centre of Excellence was officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Mayor Adanech Abiebie and Her Excellency Dr. Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health. Poised to elevate public health services across Ethiopia, this national center is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology. It is designed to modernize the country’s judicial system by facilitating evidence-based criminal investigations, addressing human rights concerns, and safeguarding public health.