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 […]
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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 […]