The founder and Chief Executive of EBS Television, Aman Fissehatsion, has died following a period of illness, the network has announced. In a statement released on Wednesday, the broadcaster confirmed that Aman passed away while receiving medical treatment. A pioneer in the Horn of Africa’s media landscape, Aman was instrumental in modernising Ethiopian broadcasting, creating a bridge between the country and its vast global diaspora. "Even though we have lost him today—both as a family and as a station—Aman Fissehatsion’s vision will continue," the statement added. A bridge to the diasporaFounded in 2008 and based in Silver Spring, Maryland, with a heavy presence in Addis Ababa, EBS (Ethiopian Broadcasting Service) revolutionized satellite television for Ethiopians worldwide.

Source: Ethiopian News February 11, 2026 08:00 UTC