In Addis Ababa on March 4, 2018 (Fana), the National Information and Security Service launched a communication platform that receives public information and provides various services. The platform is integrated into the Fana Media Corporation website. Citizens can report on security and safety issues through it.
The National Information and Security Service launched its communication platform in Addis Ababa on March 4, 2018 (Fana). This platform receives information from the public and provides various services. It is based on information from Fana Media Corporation and prominently featured in multiple pages of the official website.
The platform includes a reporting section where citizens can submit information on security, safety, and related issues from any location. It gathers timely information regarding national security, information, and associated matters. It delivers early warning information concerning threat vulnerabilities affecting various regions in Ethiopia.
Through this, both the public and external actors are enabled to use the information to take precautions against the threats they face. For the future, it features a management page allowing trained and specially authorized journalists to utilize the service in serving their country. This service forms part of the efforts to build the capacity of institutions with greater implementation ability by leveraging local technology in the reforming nation undergoing changes.
Citizens are encouraged to submit accurate and verifiable information via https://www.niss.gov.et/ by accessing 'information' or 'report information' on the page to strengthen Ethiopia's national security agencies in their endeavors. The platform has received an authentication certificate from the Information Network Security Administration, confirming its security under threat assessment.