EBC: News, Live &Entertainment

EBC Dotstream

About this app

EBC: News, Live and Entertainment is the official mobile app of the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) — the national public broadcaster committed to “The Eminence of Ethiopia!”. With this app, access the pulse of Ethiopia anytime, anywhere through trusted news, vibrant entertainment, and inspiring cultural content.
Established by Proclamation No. 858/2006, EBC is mandated to inform, educate, and entertain the Ethiopian public with professionalism and integrity. Broadcasting over 240 hours of content daily across TV, radio, and digital platforms, EBC is the voice of the nation — reaching diverse communities in multiple languages.
What You’ll Find Inside the App:
• 📰 News You Can Trust: Get timely updates and in-depth reporting on national and international affairs, sports, economy, and culture.
• 📺 Live TV: Stream EBC live — follow major national events, government updates, cultural festivals, and more.
• 🎬 On-Demand Entertainment: Watch a wide variety of shows including talk programs, documentaries, music, drama, and lifestyle content.
• 🌍 Multilingual Reach: Enjoy content in Amharic, Afaan Oromo, Somlai,Afar,Tigrigna, and other local languages — representing Ethiopia’s cultural diversity.
• 🔔 Instant Alerts: Stay informed with push notifications for breaking news and exclusive broadcasts.
• 📡 Social & Digital Integration: Powered by EBC DotStream, the app connects with social platforms through original and curated content built for mobile engagement.
With headquarters in Shegole Sub-City and expanding production centers in Assosa, Jimma, Wolaita, Jijiga, Gambela, Afar, and Tercha, EBC is building a strong nationwide media network rooted in inclusivity, innovation, and excellence.
Download EBC: News, Live and Entertainment — and experience Ethiopia’s stories, values, and voices from wherever you are.

Ratings and reviews

the app is good on live streaming. seamless and fast and basic functionality. but let me suggest one thing, when I move from the live page (screen), the stream is closed. it must be shown as a small popup screen and never end the streaming even if I closed the app. JUST LIKE YOUTUBE PLAY IN BACKGROUND.

It is nice application as it is developed by us (Ethiopian's working in EBC). Its drawbacks I detected are: first, it doesn't automatically detect autorotate setting rather needs clicking full screen icon & second, radio should work off screen mode but it turn off the radio when closing the screen. Expecting promptly resolving & maturing its gaps, we will see the best EBC app soon. I am proud of the inventors too!

I really like the design and functionality of this app — it has a clean interface, runs smoothly, and delivers a great overall experience. However, one major feature I’d love to see is Chromecast (or similar) TV casting support. For users like me, being able to cast videos or content directly from the app to a TV would make the experience much more convenient and enjoyable, especially for group viewing or relaxing at home without using a small screen.

What’s new

This release is our first version