Addis Ababa — The newly approved mass media policy has provided essential mechanisms that help to create capacity for the country's media, according to media persons. The other journalist, Eshetu Geletu said the policy will promotes professionalism by encouraging free, fair and impartial reporting if implemented properly. "In addition to encouraging professionalism, the policy prevents dependency of the media institutions on political parties and the influences of other groups," he noted. Getachew criticized certain media outlets that are being used "as tools by particular political parties and groups causing havocs in the country." The Council of Ministers approved the new mass media policy last August 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News September 17, 2020 10:30 UTC