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

A local media report caused a stir after it reported that in 14 years, at least 15,000 people may have diedduring the construction of the nearly $5 billion (€4.2 billion) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance ...

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 ...

Ethiopia has ordered journalists working for Deutsche Welle (DW) to stop reporting in the country, the German broadcaster said Friday, the latest move in a broader media crackdown. DW said the ...

Tolerance for alternative media continues to slide, as the Ethiopian Media Authority permanently suspends two "Deutsche Welle" news journalists. This statement was originally published on hrw.org on ...