Dozens of passengers aboard a public transport bus traveling from Addis Abeba to Debre Markos were reportedly taken by armed men in the North Shewa zone of the Oromia region on May 19, 2026, according to a statement from the bus operator. The incident took place in an area locally […]
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From Reformer to Repressor: Abiy Ahmed’s Crackdown on the Media
Few political reversals in recent African history have been as stark as Ethiopia’s descent from a celebrated model of press reform into one of the continent’s most hostile environments for independent journalism. At the center of this reversal stands Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a leader who once earned global admiration […]
Ethiopian Journalist Abducted from Newsroom as Press Freedom Concerns Mount
Million Beyene, the Managing Editor of the prominent Ethiopian digital outlet Addis Standard, was forcibly taken from his workplace on the morning of April 15, 2026, by a group of unidentified men dressed in plainclothes, some wearing caps and face masks. The men told him he was required for questioning […]
WHO Condemns Killing of Healthcare Workers in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region as Medical Association Demands Release of Detained Medics
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a sharp condemnation following the fatal shooting of three healthcare workers in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, as the ongoing armed conflict between federal forces and regional militias continues to devastate civilian infrastructure including the country’s already fragile healthcare system. According to the WHO Director-General, […]
Ethiopia’s Prosperity Paradox: Grand Projects, Growing Hunger
As Ethiopia’s government pushes forward with ambitious infrastructure and urban development projects including a reportedly multi-billion-dollar presidential palace, a staggering number of its citizens continue to depend on emergency food aid to survive, raising urgent questions about who the country’s much-touted “prosperity” actually serves. The contrast is stark. While Addis […]
Ethiopia’s Press Freedom Crisis Deepens as New Report Exposes Mounting Threats Against Journalists
A damning new assessment has painted a grim picture of the state of journalism in Ethiopia, warning that reporters continue to face growing dangers from physical attacks, legal persecution, and sophisticated digital surveillance, with little sign of improvement despite years of government promises to reform. The Annual Assessment Report on […]
Ethiopia Revokes License of Independent News Outlet Addis Standard Ahead of Elections
Ethiopian authorities have shut down Addis Standard, one of the country’s last remaining independent news outlets, just three months before scheduled national elections, a move that press freedom advocates and human rights organizations are condemning as a deliberate attempt to suppress critical journalism. On February 24, Ethiopia’s Media Authority announced […]
Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Faces Education Crisis as Over 1,000 Teachers Resign
Ethiopia’s Amhara Region is grappling with a growing education emergency after more than 1,000 teachers resigned during the current 2025/26 academic year, with a significant number believed to have left the country in search of better opportunities in Arab states. According to a report originally published by Addis Standard, approximately […]