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June 1, 2017 The Government Communication Service has called on commercial media outlets to focus on Ethiopia’s national interests by highlighting development projects that benefit future generations. This appeal was accompanied by a commitment from the government to strengthen collaboration with the private media sector on issues of national importance. During a recent stakeholder discussion, participants explored ways to enhance cooperation between the government and commercial media in promoting the country’s development initiatives. The dialogue aimed to showcase the nation’s achievements, raise public awareness of existing challenges, and collaboratively formulate future strategies. State Minister of the Government Communication Service, Mr. Tesfahun Gobezay, acknowledged the media’s vital role in reporting the nation’s political, economic, social, and diplomatic progress over the past seven years. However, he expressed concern over the prevalence of sensationalism, decontextualized...