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Zenawi’s legacy and the future of free press in Ethiopia

By Mohammed Ademo Ethiopia’s new rulers waited just one day after the death of dictator Meles Zenawi was announced to confirm that little change is likely for the country’s beleaguered independent journalists. They sent that message by arresting Temesgen Desalegn, … read more »

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Ethiopia vs. VOA: Acting Director Says ‘I want to set the record straight’

Voice of America’s Acting Director and Executive Editor, Steve Redisch, has told Tadias Magazine that the recent controversy surrounding the removal of a June 23rd content from the broadcaster’s Amharic website was “consistent with VOA’s standards of accuracy.” Redisch also … read more »

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