Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

Ethiopia suspends social media amid church split tensions

Ethiopia's social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Telegram have been suspended. Anti-government protests regarding the church split led to the ban.

Ethiopia in social media crackdown over church row

A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.

Social media restricted in Ethiopia as church rift turns violent

Three officials declared themselves archbishops last month, leading to protests that have killed at least 30 people.

Ethiopia cuts off social media access as church split tensions escalate

Ethiopia cuts off social media access as church split tensions escalate

Ethiopia blocks social media amid church split tensions

A rift between Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian church and a splinter group has led to unrest in the country, with social media sites blocked.

Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram. The church, which recently rejected a splinter group in the country’s largest region as “illegal,” has accused Ethiopia’s government of interference in its affairs. It has threatened to go forward with a rally on Sunday despite a governm…