Ayele Addis Ambelu is an award-winning journalist, investigative reporter, and digital rights advocate with over five years of experience in public interest journalism. He works with Africa News Channel and Ethiopian Mass Media Action (EMMA NEWS), producing in-depth stories on digital
governance, human rights, technology, and environmental justice. Ayele’s reporting focuses on the impact of digital public infrastructure—such as digital ID systems, open data, and internet access—on marginalized communities in Ethiopia and across Africa. He holds an MA in Media and
Communication and has published over 100 investigative pieces spanning radio, online, and academic platforms. As a media literacy trainer and program editor, Ayele also mentors emerging journalists on fact-checking, digital safety, and AI in the newsroom. His work has been recognised by the Nile Media Awards, the Festove investigative Media Award in Switzerland, the African Continental Re media award in South Africa, and WHO Africa. He is passionate about using journalism to expose inequality and drive inclusive digital transformation.
Articles published include,
A Digital Promise With Unequal Outcomes
What is the digital ID that is supposed to be issued to all legal residents of Ethiopia?
Challenges and solutions of the Digital Ethiopia 2025 journey
Digital Ethiopia or Digital Mirage? Who Pays When E-Government Fails