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ESAT to Stop Transmission via Russian Satellite

November 16, 2015TesfaNews28 Comments

By ESAT News, The management of the Ethiopian Satellite Television and Radio (ESAT) announced that it would soon stop transmitting its news and programming via the Russian AM44 satellite, one of its two satellites, due to pressure from the Russian government. The management said, however, that ESAT will continue its transmission to Ethiopia via its […]

Ethiopia Accused of International Airwaves Banditry

June 7, 2014June 7, 2014TesfaNews6 Comments

Satellite fleet operator Eutelsat alleges that a high-powered ground antenna located on Ethiopian territory has repeatedly jammed programming Eutelsat satellites. Arabsat of Saudi Arabia has made similar allegations, also pinpointing Ethiopia. By Peter B. de Selding, SATELLITE fleet operator Eutelsat said intentional interference, which accounted for just 5 percent of the disruptions to its fleet […]