Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality.

Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.

Addis Ababa, November 30, 2025 (ENA) —The IGAD Media Award platform is set to significantly enhance storytelling aimed at fostering a secure, resilient, and stable region, Foreign Minister Gedion ...

Ethiopian authorities had suspended nine DW correspondents in October, only to reinstate seven this week and permanently ...

Climate change deeply intertwined with drought, displacement, and food insecurity, remains one of the most underreported issues in African newsrooms, according to Somali and Kenyan IGAD Media Awards ...

With over 120 million people, Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous country and one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Strategically located in the Horn of Africa, it carries immense ...

The suspension of "Deutsche Welle" correspondents by the Ethiopian Media Authority marks a growing pattern of state control over journalism following expanded regulatory powers. “This blatant ...

Proposed new amendments to Ethiopia's media law are set to dilute the power of the Ethiopia Media Authority and pose a significant threat to independent journalism. This statement was originally ...

Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions risk direct conflict Horn of Africa region hit hard by humanitarian strife Factional split in Ethiopia's Tigray region at heart of crisis NAIROBI, March 13 (Reuters) - ...

(Nairobi) – The Ethiopian authorities should immediately rescind the suspension of a prominent health professionals organization and meaningfully address public healthcare workers’ outstanding ...