The Committee to Protect Journalists published on 24 February 2026 a news release titled "Ethiopia Revokes Addis Standard's License Amid Escalating Crackdown on Independent Media."
The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) revoked the Addis Standard's online media registration certificate effective 24 February. The EMA accused the Addis Standard of violating Ethiopian laws and endangering the national interests of the country. The action is part of a crackdown on independent media in Ethiopia.
