The Guardian – Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of Ethiopia, has come under pressure to appear before the media in Oslo this…
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Under Abiy, Ethiopia’s media have more freedom but challenges remain
By Muthoki Mumo/CPJ Sub-Saharan Africa Representative CPJ- During a trip to Addis Ababa in January, it was impossible to miss the signs that…
After years of repression, Ethiopia’s media is free — and fanning the flames of ethnic tension
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia —From a collection of modest offices in a half-empty high rise, one ofEthiopia’s most prominent journalists publishes his weekly…
Despite surging forward, Ethiopia “Not FREE” – Freedom House
Ethiopia has made huge strides in the democratic front since Abiy Ahmed was appointed Prime Minister in April 2018, but much more…
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy names Nigusu Tilahun as new Press Secretary
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has fired press secretary Billene Seyoum, barely two month after she was appointed in the newly created…
CPJ expresses concerns to Ethiopia’s PM about lack of media freedom in the country
May 3, 2018 Prime Minister Abiy AhmedFederal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaOffice of the Prime MinisterP.O Box 1031Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Via email to…
Ethiopia: Japan Extends Over U.S.$22 Million Assistance to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa March 12/2018 Japan has provided new assistance package worth 22.8 million USD for Ethiopia through its partnership programs with various…
15 dead in weeklong protests in Ethiopia’s Amhara regional state – Xinhua
ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) — Weeklong protests in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara regional state have left 15 people dead, a press statement…
Woldiya ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) — Week long protests in Ethiopia’s northern Amhara regional state have left 15 people dead, a…
Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown
On January 10, radio journalists Darsema Sori and Khalid Mohammed were released from prison after serving lengthy sentences related to their work…