International media watchdogs say the Ethiopian government has cracked down on the media since conflict erupted in the Tigray region in November. [File: Ben Curtis/The Associated Press] NAIROBI, Kenya ...

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 ...

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. This statement was ...

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 ...

Addis Abeba — The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the Ethiopian government's decision to revoke the operating license of Addis Standard, warning that the move risks silencing one of the country ...