March 2026 marked a critical escalation in Ethiopia’s digital information environment, driven by the convergence of pre-election dynamics, regional geopolitical
Viral images circulating on social media platforms, specifically X, TikTok, and Facebook, feature soldiers carrying military devices, claiming that the
Ethiopia’s digital landscape remained highly turbulent during this reporting period. Political tension, security crises, and emerging election narratives converged to
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