Search in Ethiopia, head of government Abiy Ahmed
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ContinentAfrica
TacticDetention and violence 1Licensing and closure of outlets 1Expulsion and visa denial 1Shutdowns and blocking 1
Head of governmentAbiy Ahmed
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Abiy Ahmed | Ongoing (22 September 2025) |
| 13 May 2022 | Ethiopia: Economist correspondent Tom Gardner expelled | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Abiy Ahmed | Sustained (13 May 2022) |
| November 2020 | Ethiopia: internet and phone service cut across Tigray | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Abiy Ahmed | Ongoing (3 May 2021) |