Based on the constructive discussions between the leadership of the EMA and the leadership of Addis Standard newsroom, an agreement was reached on July 19 for the EMA to return back to Addis Standard the certificate of registration. On this occasion, Addis Standard publication would like to reiterate, once again, that according to Ethiopia’s newly enacted Mass Media proclamation 1238/2021 EMA’s mandate is limited to merely issue certificates of recognition to online media that are willing to seek one. Addis Standard newsroom management will be following through the pledge to make sure that such unfounded allegations are not taken as a statement of fact. On this occasion the newsroom management would like to unequivocally state that as a reputable media, Addis Standard’s allegiance is to the truth, and the truth only. Issued by: Addis Standard newsroom management

Source: Ethiopian News July 21, 2021 10:46 UTC