How many radio stations are there in Ethiopia?

Ten radio broadcast stations, eight AM and two shortwave, are licensed to operate in Ethiopia. The major radio broadcasting stations include Radio Fana (or "Torch") a private station, Radio Voice of One Free Ethiopia, and the Voice of the Revolution of Tigray.

When did community radio stations start broadcasting in Ethiopia?

The government began to licence community radio stations in 2008, but most of them only began broadcasting in 2010 and 2011. Radio Fana says that its Medium and Short Wave broadcasts reach 30 million people.

Do Ethiopian radio stations broadcast in Amharic?

Ethiopia’s larger radio stations, especially those based in Addis Ababa, mainly broadcast in Amharic. However, they also weave selected programmes in Ethiopia’s other main languages into their broadcasts.

What language are most Ethiopia Radio programs in?

Most programmes on Ethiopia Radio, the national radio station of the state-run Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA), are in Amharic. It broadcasts nationwide from Addis Ababa on Medium Wave.

Do Ethiopians have access to a radio set?

Nearly three quarters of respondents said they had easy access to a working radio set. This media audience survey of 3,999 people throughout Ethiopia was conducted in late 2010 by Electoral Reform International Services (ERIS) of the UK.

What is Ethiopian Broadcasting?

One last significant element in describing Ethiopian broadcasting is its commitment to the use of media for both formal and non-formal education. The Ethiopian Broadcasting Service (EBS) included Radio Ethiopia and Ethiopian Television.