Ethiopia has seen a surge in detentions of journalists in recent months. Now, Deutsche Welle's Amharic service, which has been broadcasting to Ethiopia since 1965, was informed on October 23 that the ...

Scores of journalists in Ethiopia in recent years have been wrongfully imprisoned in efforts to stifle their reporting. Authorities detained at least 92 media workers between 2019 and 2024 — a number ...

Ethiopia's record of detaining journalists and attempts to control the media has caused concern as the country prepares for high-stakes election in 2026. Rights groups warn of a growing crackdown.