Journalist Fekadu Alemu, Head of Ethiopian National Media Support, Flees Country Amidst Safety Fears











The founder and Executive Director of Ethiopian National Media Support (ENMS), journalist Fekadu Alemu, has reportedly left the country due to safety concerns. Fekadu Alemu, a prominent journalist and the driving force behind ENMS, recently disclosed his decision to leave Ethiopia.

Speaking to an anonymous source from Addis Insight, he suggested that the pressures he faced, stemming from his identity and his journalistic endeavors, along with intense surveillance by unidentified individuals, may have contributed to his departure. Our sources indicate that during his tenure at Fana Broadcasting Corporation, journalist Fekadu Alemu authored various articles under a pen name. Furthermore, he contributed critical and educational pieces on a wide range of political and social issues to prominent media outlets such as Wazema Radio, Addis Maleda, and Addis Insight Media.

In addition to his career in journalism, Fekadu Alemu is recognized for his role as an educator and trainer in the fields of journalism and communication. He has imparted his knowledge and expertise at institutions including Axum University, Hawassa University, and various colleges in Addis Ababa. Drawing from his 13 years of experience as a journalist and educator, he established Ethiopian National Media Support (ENMS) in 2020.

You can learn more about ENMS by visiting their website at https://www.facebook.com/newenms With ENMS, he has been leading and facilitating various media freedom project activities that significantly improved media professionalism in Ethiopia in collaboration with local and international organizations. The Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship award cohort of 2022, African Civic Engagement Academy, University of Georgia 2021, and others are among the fellowships he has received. In closing, sources have indicated to Addis Insight that journalist Fekadu Alemu has applied for asylum in England, underscoring the challenges and concerns faced by journalists working in Ethiopia.