Ethiopian Crackdown on Independent Media

 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.

Ethiopian Government Shuts Down Publication

 The Committee to Protect Journalists published on 15 July 2021 an article titled "Ethiopia Withdraws Addis Standard License, Outlet Ceases Publication."

In a blow to press freedom, the government of Ethiopia withdrew the operating license for the Addis Standard, forcing the magazine to cease publication, allegedly because it was threatening Ethiopian national security.  

"North African revolutions and protests challenge Chinese diplomacy"

My article (which appeared in China Brief) has been republished by Addis Standard.