NAIROBI, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Ethiopian Media Authority has declined to renew ‌the accreditation for three Addis Ababa-based ‌journalists from Reuters, the news agency said. The EMA ​also revoked the news agency's accreditation to cover the 39th African Union summit, which was taking place in the Ethiopian ‌capital on February ⁠14-15. Ethiopia has not publicly commented on the story. Advertisement AdvertisementWhile the EMA has informally indicated that the February 10 Reuters story prompted its decision, it ‌has not made an ​official statement. "Reuters is reviewing ​the matter ​and will continue to cover ‌Ethiopia in an independent, impartial ​and reliable ​way in keeping with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles," Reuters said in ​a statement.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2026 12:00 UTC