Ethiopian Authority Revokes Addis Standard's Media Registration
Posted: 25 Feb 2026, 04:31
The Ethiopian Media Authority revoked the online registration of independent outlet Addis Standard on February 24, 2026, citing repeated ethics violations, national law breaches, and threats to the country's interests after alleged warnings and failed mediations. Editor Yonas Kedir rejected the claims as factually wrong, with no formal notices received, and the publisher is exploring legal challenges. The move echoes past clashes like a 2025 police raid and a 2021 suspension, amid tightening media controls before June elections, drawing retaliation charges from press advocates and support from government backers.
