US EditionEthiopia Revokes Addis Standard's License Amid Escalating Crackdown On Independent Media
The Ethiopian Media Authority revoked Addis Standard's license citing ethics violations, while critics say this continues a campaign to silence independent media in Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia revokes media licence of independent outlet Addis Standard
Ethiopia on Tuesday revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard saying it harmed national interests, in the latest curb on press freedom. Africa's second most populous nation s ranks 145th out of 180 in the press freedom index compiled by Reporters without Borders.
Ethiopia Revokes Addis Standard's License Amid Escalating Crackdown On Independent Media
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) revoked its online media registration certificate effective February 24.
Ethiopia revokes Addis Standard’s license amid escalating crackdown on independent media
Nairobi, February 24, 2026—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) revoked its online media registration certificate effective February 24. “This is not regulation — it is retaliation,” said CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal. “By weaponizing vague‘national interest’ and ‘media ethics’ provisions, the…
The Ethiopian Media Authority revoked, on 24 February, the licence of the independent online media, Addis Standard, in the name of repeated violations of journalistic ethics. Its editor-in-chief denounces an unfounded decision and pressure on the part of the government, while the Tigray region is experiencing renewed tensions that raise fears of a new conflict in the country.
Ethiopia revokes Addis Standard licence before polls
Ethiopia on Tuesday revoked the licence of independent outlet Addis Standard, citing harm to national interests. The decision marks the latest restriction on press freedom in Africa’s second most populous nation of roughly 130 million people. In a statement on Facebook, the Ethiopian Media Authority said the outlet violated media ethics and national laws. The authority stated that Addis Standard repeatedly published reports endangering the count…
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