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North Western State of Somalia Clamps Down on Media, Withdraws Universal TV’s License

In a stringent move, authorities in North Western State of Somalia have restricted local businesses from advertising on Universal TV, issuing stern warnings of potential legal repercussions for those who fail to adhere. "All commercial entities must cease advertising on Universal TV," the official statement declared. "Non-compliance will prompt legal action." The order comes amid mounting tensions between the government and the broadcaster over alleged breaches of licensing agreements. Initially, in October 2010, Universal…

Ethiopia reinstates Addis Ababa Standard license

Ethiopia reinstates Addis Ababa Standard license ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Federal Media Authority reinstated the publishing license of the Addis Ababa Standard, one of the online newspapers accused of working with "enemies" in order to "discredit" the sovereignty of the nation from the Horn of Africa. Last week, the Addis Ababa Standard disputed the allegations and pledged to "seek justice"…

Ethiopia withdraws Addis Ababa Commonplace license amid Tigray battle

NAIROBI, Kenya - Ethiopian authorities on Thursday withdrew Addis Ababa Standard's license, a move widely condemned as a strategy to gag independent media in the conflict-ridden Horn of Africa country. Ethiopia has been embroiled in a deadly internal war for eight months between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces and its partners against the Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray otherwise known as the Tigray Defense Forces . Earlier this week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed indicated the possibility of suspending…

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