The Ethiopian Media Council is the umbrella organization for media organizations, community media and journalists in Ethiopia. It was created in 2016 and officially registered in 2019 with the aim of encouraging media to build democracy, prosperity, social stability and the rule of law, and safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedom in Ethiopia. The Council members include publishers, broadcasters as well as media associations. Apart from supporting journalists’ capacity building to promote professional journalism which is up to the standard and within the legal boundaries, the Council wishes to promote press freedom by fighting the illegal and improper government hands laid on the press.
Country registered in: Ethiopia
Region:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Member type:
- General
Organisation type:
- National