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Est. 2016 | Registered 2019

Empowering Credible and Ethical Media, Serving the Public

EMC is an umbrella organization for more than 100 members from a mix of private and public media houses, journalist associations, online media houses and community medias.

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100+
Members
7+
Years Active

Press ID

Safeguarding media rights

Complaint Resolution

Independent complaint resolution

Media Award

Recognizing excellence in journalism

Capacity Building

Professional development

Who We Are

The Ethiopian Media Council is the umbrella organization representing media houses, community media, and journalists across Ethiopia.

100+ Members

Broadcasters, publishers, and journalist associations united under one voice.

Independent

Voluntary, non-governmental organization operating independently.

Democratic

Building democracy, prosperity, and rule of law through free press.

Collaborative

Working with stakeholders to promote ethical journalism standards.

Our Digital Services

Access our online portals and systems designed to serve journalists, media organizations, and the public

Journalist Accreditation

Apply for official journalist accreditation. Verify credentials and access professional benefits.

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Complaint System

Submit and track complaints against media organizations through our independent ombudsman service.

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Media Awards

Recognize excellence in journalism. Nominate outstanding media work and celebrate achievements in the industry.

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Our Core Mandates

Three pillars supporting press freedom and ethical journalism in Ethiopia

Press Ombudsman

An independent judiciary body (Complaint Commission) that serves as a forum for complaints from the public against the media.

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Protection

Safeguarding human rights and fundamental freedoms. Fighting illegal government interference in the press.

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Capacity Building

Supporting journalists to promote professional journalism that is up to standard and within legal boundaries.

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Need to File a Complaint?

Our independent complaint commission is here to address your concerns about media ethics and practices.

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Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest developments in Ethiopian media and press freedom

February 19, 2026

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Our Resources

Access our publications, reports, studies, and other materials

Get in Touch

Have questions or concerns? Our team is here to help. Reach out to us through any of the channels below.

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6672
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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