Telegram Channels in Ethiopia Sharing Revenge Porn in Ethiopia

Thousands of women are caught in the dark, shadowy corners of Ethiopia’s growing online world. Revenge porn, where nude or sexually explicit photos are shared without consent, has escalated into something more sinister—an organized industry. A six-month-long investigation by Shega has uncovered over a dozen Telegram channels profiting from leaked images and videos of Ethiopian women. These channels operate like subscription services, offering tiered access—free and premium (VIP). Young women’s private moments are being exploited for financial gain on social media platforms facilitated by online payments. If left unchecked, this growing menace threatens to devastate the lives of countless women across the country