The Ethiopian Media Authority says "Addis Standard" repeatedly broke media laws and ethics, while the editor refutes receiving any formal notice and vows to challenge the decision.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. ADDIS ABADA, Ethiopia—When Addis Media Networks (AMN) upgraded its broadcast facility in Addis ...

Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced the revocation of the online media registration certificate of Addis Standard, effective 24 February 2026, citing repeated violations of ...

Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, Muaze Tibebat Deacon Daniel Kibret, noted today that media institutions must focus on safeguarding Ethiopia's national interest.A national conference ...

The brief detention of staff from the "Addis Standard" and the confiscation of their equipment have triggered widespread fears over media freedom and data security. This statement was originally ...

Nairobi — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to immediately restore the registration of independent outlet Addis Standard after the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) ...