Head of government
Abiy Ahmed
As head of government
Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia, was head of government when 3 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
- Detention and violence: 1
- Expulsion and visa denial: 1
- Licensing and closure of outlets: 1
- Shutdowns and blocking: 1
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2020 | Ethiopia: internet and phone service cut across Tigray | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Ongoing (3 May 2021) |
| 13 May 2022 | Ethiopia: Economist correspondent Tom Gardner expelled | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Sustained (13 May 2022) |
| 3 September 2025 | Ethiopia arrests at least six journalists including Sheger FM staff over election-year coverage | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Detention and violence | Ongoing (22 September 2025) |