Ethiopian News Sources
Trusted Ethiopian news outlets covering local, national, and international news — in Amharic and English.
Television & Broadcast
Fana TV / Fana Media Corporation
AmharicMajor Ethiopian broadcaster with TV, radio, and digital news. One of the most-watched networks in Ethiopia.
fanamc.com →Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC)
Amharic / EnglishState broadcaster. Covers national politics, culture, and international news. Also streams online.
ebc.et →Wazema Radio
AmharicIndependent Amharic radio and online media known for investigative and in-depth reporting.
wazemaradio.com →Sheger FM
AmharicPopular Addis Ababa radio station. Music, news, and entertainment. Huge youth following and active social media.
shegerfm.com →International Amharic Services
BBC Amharic
AmharicBBC's Amharic service covering Ethiopia, Africa, and world news with BBC's editorial standards.
bbc.com/amharic →Deutsche Welle Amharic (DW)
AmharicGermany's international broadcaster. Detailed coverage of Ethiopian affairs, human rights, and development.
dw.com/am/ →Voice of America Amharic
AmharicVOA's Amharic service with radio, TV, and digital content focused on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
voaamharic.com →Online News Portals
Zehabesha
Amharic / EnglishOne of the most visited Ethiopian news and video sites. Aggregates news, diaspora content, and community stories.
zehabesha.com →Addis Standard
EnglishIndependent English-language publication. Known for analytical journalism, human rights, and policy coverage.
addisstandard.com →The Reporter Ethiopia
English / AmharicEstablished weekly print and digital newspaper. Business, politics, and society coverage.
thereporterethiopia.com →Ethiopian News Agency (ENA)
Amharic / EnglishOfficial state news wire service. First source for official government announcements and press releases.
ena.et →Ethiopia Insider
EnglishBusiness and economic intelligence focused on Ethiopia. Investment news, market analysis, and business profiles.
ethiopiainsider.com →Borkena
EnglishEthiopian news and analysis in English. Covers politics, diaspora issues, and national affairs.
borkena.com →Addis Maleda
AmharicAmharic-language daily news portal covering politics, business, and social affairs.
addismaleda.com →Sports
Media Landscape Note
Ethiopia has a mix of state-owned broadcasters, independent outlets, and international services. For balanced coverage, cross-referencing multiple sources is recommended. BBC Amharic and DW Amharic are widely regarded for independent reporting. For sports, Soccer Ethiopia is the go-to source for Ethiopian Premier League news.
About Ethiopian News Sources
Ethiopia's media landscape includes state-owned broadcasters (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation — EBC), private newspapers and online outlets, and international Amharic-language services. The Ethiopian Herald is the country's oldest English-language daily newspaper, published since 1943. Addis Fortune covers business and economics. International services including BBC Amharic, VOA Amharic, and Deutsche Welle (DW) Amharic provide independent news broadcasting to Ethiopian audiences. Social media platforms — particularly Telegram and Facebook — have become major news distribution channels in Ethiopia, though content quality varies widely. This directory lists verified news sources with descriptions of their editorial focus and language.