LTV Ethiopia explained

LTV Ethiopia
Picture Format:	1080p (HDTV) & 576i (SDTV), 16:9)
Network:	Television network
Owner:	Gemechis Buba
Country:	Ethiopia
Website:	https://ltvethiopia.tv/

LTV Ethiopia is an Ethiopian satellite television channel owned and started by Gemechis Buba. It was created for the purpose of spreading the Ethiopian culture to the world through its programming and to fill the lack of private channels in Ethiopia.^[1]

History

LTV Ethiopia was launched in June 2016.^[1] After several months of test broadcasting, regular programming commenced in the spring of 2017. Soon after launching, LTV was named as one of the four channels implicated by the Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority for operating in the country without any proper local license.^[2]

Programming

• LTV Show - Interviews of prominent Ethiopians^[3]
• Made in Ethiopia - showcasing the best in Ethiopian creation
• LTV News - New Program focused on the current events
• Ethio Planet - Documentary style nature program
• Niud
• Let's go with Meti - travel program hosted by Meti
• Lebamoch
• Diplomacy
• Wedefit

Ownership

LTV Ethiopia is a US-based company owned by Dr. Gemechis Buba.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Ethiopia: LTV, Ethiopian Satellite TV Station Launched. Worku. Leulseged. 9 June 2016. All Africa. 30 August 2017.
2. News: Ethiopia: Nahoo, EBS Secure Local Licenses Ending Debate. Hailemariam. Berhane. April 15, 2018. All Africa.
3. Web site: Shows. LTV Ethiopia.