Ethiopia: State Broadcaster Appeals for 191m Br Cash Injection

The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation has requested a 191-million-Br cash injection from the government for the payment of employees and satellite fees. The state broadcaster has been facing challenges due to declining advertisement revenue during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Corporation has asked for 131 million Br for employee wages for four months starting in March. The remaining 60 million Br was requested for the payment of the Corporation's satellite fees.

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