Ethopia: Samson Mekonnen takes helm of Broadcasting Authority after legislators’ endorsement

Addis Abeba – Samson Mekonnen (PhD), Vice President for Strategic Communication and Internationalization at Addis Ababa University, has been appointed as the new Director General of the Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority (EBA) following his nomination’s approval by lawmakers earlier today.

Samson, 32, will succeed Mohammed Idris, who was appointed in April 2021. Mohammed recently assumed the role of Minister of Peace.

Samson takes office at a time when the government is advocating for contentious…