By SUNTV Global Channel | February 14, 2026
Authorities in Ethiopia have revoked the accreditation of three journalists working for Reuters following the publication of a controversial investigative report that alleged the existence of a secret paramilitary training camp inside the country.
The decision was taken by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), which also withdrew the agency’s clearance to cover the 39th African Union Summit currently taking place in Addis Ababa on February 14 and 15.
Report at the Center of Dispute
The move comes days after Reuters published an investigation on February 10 claiming that Ethiopia was allegedly hosting a covert facility training thousands of fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
While Ethiopian authorities have not issued an official public response to the allegations, the EMA reportedly indicated informally that the report influenced its decision to deny the journalists renewed accreditation.
Reuters Reacts
In a statement, Reuters said it is reviewing the situation but reaffirmed its commitment to independent journalism.
“Reuters will continue to cover Ethiopia in an independent, impartial and reliable way in keeping with the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles,” the agency stated.
Concerns Over Press Freedom
Media rights advocates have raised alarm over the development, warning that restricting accreditation for international journalists could weaken transparency and limit global coverage of key political events in the country.
Reuters has operated in Ethiopia for decades, reporting extensively on political, economic, and social developments.
Analysts say the latest action underscores growing tensions between Ethiopian authorities and foreign media organisations, particularly when reporting touches on sensitive national security issues.
