Ethiopian Media Excellence Center Launched

Addis Ababa, October 16, 2025 (ENA)— The Ethiopian Media Center of Excellence was officially inaugurated today, marking a significant milestone in the country's media landscape.

The inauguration ceremony took place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, including Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives (HPR), Tagesse Chafo, Government Communication Service Minister, Enatalem Melese, Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, Deacon Daniel Kibret and Ethiopian Media Authority Director General, Samson Mekonnen.

The media center of excellence aims to enhance the professionalism and quality of media in Ethiopia through capacity building trainings for journalists and media organizations.

During the occasion, Speaker Tagesse emphasized the importance of a vibrant media sector in promoting democracy, transparency, and public engagement in the country.

A strong media is essential for a thriving democracy while promoting national interests of the nation, he said, adding the center of excellence would empower journalists and foster peace, development and good governance.

In this regard, the center would also play a vital role in enhancing and improving the media landscape in the country, he said.

HPR is committed to supporting media development that would maintain the national security and public interests of the country, he underscored.

Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister, Deacon Daniel Kibret on his part said that the center of excellence would help to build media industry that covers issues based on the practical realities of the country.

The center should focus on four pillars--promoting national interests, multinational unity, grand narratives, and create public awareness for achieving prosperity in the country, Daniel emphasized.

Ethiopian Media Authority Director General, Samson Mekonnen outlined the center's role in research and training prgramms for journalists and policy makers on areas such as election, peace, water, mining journalism.

The center of excellence is aimed at building a vibrant media landscape while meeting international standards, he noted.