Borkena Ethiopian News Editorial Policy

Borkena Ethiopian News is dedicated to delivering independent, accurate, and diverse perspectives on Ethiopian news ( and beyond) , current events and analysis. As an independent platform, we uphold strict editorial standards to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of all content published. The following policies guide our editorial practices and define our commitments to our readers and contributors.

1. Independence and Impartiality

Borkena is an independent news platform with no political affiliations or ties to any political entity, organization, or government. Our goal is to provide objective, unbiased news coverage and facilitate open and informed discussion within the Ethiopian and global communities.

2. Opinion and Editorial Content

The Opinion section of Borkena features articles by diverse contributors and does not necessarily reflect the views of Borkena or its editorial team. While we value diverse perspectives, we reserve the right to remove or edit links within opinion pieces to comply with Google’s publisher policies or other guidelines. All edits will be made transparently to maintain the authenticity of contributors’ voices.

3. Guest Posts and Sponsored Content

Borkena accepts guest posts, which are clearly marked as “sponsored content” and include a disclaimer indicating that the material originates from a third-party contributor. The views expressed in guest posts do not reflect those of Borkena. For more details, a guest post policy is available upon request, outlining submission guidelines, transparency requirements, and link usage policies.

4. Right to Decline Content

Borkena reserves the right to decline content submissions from contributors if they do not meet our editorial standards or ethical guidelines. Specifically, we do not accept content that:

• Supports or promotes any government, organization, or entity implicated in human rights violations.
• Contains hate speech or disparages any ethnic, religious, or social groups in Ethiopia or elsewhere.
• Uses vulgar language or profanity, as we aim to maintain a respectful and professional environment.
• Advocates violence, misinformation, or any form of discrimination.
• Promotes hateful opinions or content that targets or discriminates against any ethnic group in Ethiopia.

Our platform aims to foster respectful and constructive dialogue, and we are committed to upholding these values.

5. Content Integrity and Accuracy

Borkena adheres to high standards of accuracy and integrity in reporting. All content is fact-checked and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure it meets our standards. Corrections are made promptly when inaccuracies are identified, with a correction note appended to the article.

6. Source Transparency

We prioritize transparency in sourcing, aiming to attribute information to credible and reliable sources. While we prefer on-the-record sources, anonymous sources may be used when necessary, with adequate verification to protect the credibility and integrity of the story.

7. Copyright and Intellectual Property

All content published on Borkena is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of our content is prohibited. Contributors must ensure that their submissions do not infringe on any copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.

8. Editorial Independence from Advertisers and Donors

Our editorial decisions are independent of any advertiser, sponsor, or donor influence. Financial support, advertisements, or sponsorships do not entitle any external party to editorial control or influence over our content or coverage.

9. Community Standards and Comments Policy

We welcome community engagement and value reader comments. However, comments that are abusive, hateful, use vulgar language, or violate our community guidelines will be moderated or removed. Borkena reserves the right to disable comments on specific articles or sections if necessary to maintain a respectful environment.

10. Conflict of Interest

Borkena’s editorial team and contributors are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as relationships with entities related to the content. Any conflicts of interest will be transparently disclosed to readers within the article.

11. Removal or Rejection of Content

Borkena reserves the right to remove or reject content that violates our editorial standards. Content that does not align with our commitment to accuracy, independence, and respectful discourse may be modified or excluded from publication.