Ethiopia Renews Reporting Credentials for Reuters Correspondents

The Ethiopian Media Authority has renewed the reporting credentials for permanent correspondents of the international news agency Reuters following a six-month suspension. The decision was reached following high-level discussions between the Authority's Director General, Haymanot Zeleke, and Reuters Executive Editor Nick Tater alongside Africa Editor Silvia Aloisi. During the meeting, Haymanot presented media monitoring findings indicating that certain Reuters reports over the past seven months breached national laws, media proclamations, national interests, and journalistic ethics due to balance and credibility issues. In response, Reuters executives stated that the agency operates independently under strict editorial guidelines aimed at balanced reporting. They acknowledged occasional errors, expressed regret, and committed to making necessary corrections. Following their assurance to respect Ethiopia's laws and national interests, the authority reinstated their reporting permits.