Addis Abeba — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Ethiopian authorities to reinstate the accreditation of three journalists from Reuters after their reporting credentials were not renewed following a controversial report on Sudan's conflict. Last week, the government of Ethiopia has declined to renew accreditation for three Addis Abeba-based journalists from Reuters and withdrawn the accreditation to cover the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, days after the news agency published an investigative report alleging Ethiopia is hosting a training facility linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Ethiopian authorities have not publicly responded to the report, while the UAE dismissed the allegations as unfounded. Reuters said it is reviewing the decision and will continue reporting independently. CPJ said requests for comment sent to the EMA had not received a response.

Source: Ethiopian News February 17, 2026 10:59 UTC