Addis Ababa, May 19, 2026 – Ethiopia is establishing a National Multi-Agency Platform to counter hate speech and disinformation, according to a statement from the Ethiopian government. The initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and safeguard democratic processes.
The platform will involve multiple government agencies, including the Ministry of Justice, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, and the Ethiopian Media Authority, among others. It is designed to coordinate efforts to monitor and respond to harmful content online and offline.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration has emphasized the need for such a platform to address the spread of misinformation, particularly during election periods. The move comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the country after years of internal conflict.
Details on the platform's operational framework and funding are expected to be released in the coming weeks. The government has not yet specified penalties for violations or the exact scope of the platform's authority.
