Meet The Team

Kirubel Tesfaye

Lead Fact Checker and Trainer

Kirubel Tesfaye

Kirubel Tesfaye, a Lead Fact Checker and Trainer at Inform Africa has made significant contributions to the field of OSINT (open-source investigation) and combating disinformation. He hosts fact-checking shows in English and Amharic, focusing on debunking misinformation and enhancing public awareness.

Kalkidan Maeregu

Senior fact-checker

Kalkidan Maeregu

Kalkidan Maeregu, a Fact Checker at Inform Africa, is pursuing postgraduate studies in Broadcast Journalism at Addis Ababa University. Passionate about media accuracy and communication, Kalkidan is dedicated to advancing her skills and contributing to media integrity

Milki Dida

Junior fact-checker & Data analyst

Milki Dida

Milki Dida, a Computer Engineering graduate, is a junior fact-checker dedicated to debunking misinformation. She actively supports research initiatives and manages translation tasks, leveraging her technical expertise and analytical skills to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information.

Abenezer Sileshi

Junior fact-checker & Data analyst

Abenezer Silesh

Abenezer Sileshi, a Computer Engineering student, is a junior fact-checker committed to debunking misinformation. He contributes to research efforts and assists in translation tasks, utilizing his technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to promote accurate and trustworthy information.

Meraol Alemayehu

Senior fact-checker & Data Scientist

Meraol Alemayehu

Meraol Alemayehu leads Inform Africa’s Big Data Lab as a Data Scientist, focusing on AI and NLP for Ethiopian languages. Meraol is committed to advancing data science and AI in Ethiopia by utilizing the DISARM framework in disinformation analysis.

Belayneh Tegenu

Social media curator

Belayneh Tegenu

Belayneh Tegenu, a Google Certified Digital Marketer with expertise in social media management and SEO, leverages his skills as a social media curator at Inform Africa to enhance engagement and promote accurate messaging across media platforms.

Ermias Mulugeta

Editor and Research Head

Ermias Mulugeta

Ermias Mulugeta is the Editor and Research Head at Inform Africa. An independent journalist and media trainer, Ermias’s experience includes a tenure as editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper ‘Addis Maleda.’ A 2023 Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Media Sub-Saharan Program Fellow, Ermias excels in thorough reporting and insightful analysis

Abel Wabella

Executive director

Abel Wabella

Abel Wabella, Executive Director of Inform Africa, is a recognized leader in media development and a staunch advocate for freedom of speech, which has garnered him multiple international awards. His work underscores the importance of free expression in shaping Ethiopia’s media landscape.

Ketema Yosef

Head of Finance and Human Resources

Ketema Yosef

Ketema Yoseph is the Head of Finance and Human Resources at Inform Africa. With extensive experience in financial management and human resource operations, He ensures the smooth administration of fiscal policies and effective management of team resources. His leadership is pivotal in maintaining Inform Africa’s financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Meet The Team

Kirubel Tesfaye

Kalkidan Maeregu

Milki Dida

Abenezer Sileshi

Meraol Alemayehu

Belayneh Tegenu

Ermias Mulugeta

Abel Wabella

Ketema Yosef

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