Ethopia: Amhara Education Bureau extends student registration to March 9, cites “security concerns,” low enrollment

Addis Abeba– The Amhara Regional State Education Bureau has announced that the deadline for student registration for the current academic year has been extended to 09 March, 2025, citing “security challenges” and lower-than-expected enrollment figures.

Eyerus Mengistu, Deputy Head of the Bureau, stated during a review meeting in Kombolcha that registration would remain open under “unique circumstances” until the new deadline.

According to the bureau, of the 7 million students initially…