Aman Fissehatsion, founder and CEO of EBS Television, has died after receiving medical treatment for an illness. The network announced his passing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Condolences have come from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia.
Aman Fissehatsion founded EBS Television in 2008 and served as its CEO. The network, headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area with a strong presence in Addis Ababa, has grown through satellite television programming that connects audiences in Ethiopia and the global diaspora.
Under Fissehatsion's leadership, EBS gained recognition for its lifestyle, entertainment, and cultural content, expanding the range of privately produced media. In a statement, EBS described her as having played an irreplaceable role in the station's growth and as a visionary leader whose impact on the media landscape will endure. Management and staff expressed profound sorrow at her passing, adding that her vision for the organization will continue.
Condolences arrived from various institutions and public figures. The U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia offered sympathies to Fissehatsion's family, friends, and the EBS team, highlighting past collaborations with the network and her contributions to private media. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed also shared condolences, acknowledging her role in developing Ethiopia's private broadcasting sector.
Funeral arrangements have not been publicly announced. EBS stated that its operations will continue in honor of Fissehatsion's legacy.
