Freedom of expression devoid of any interference has been guaranteed to all by the EthiopianrnConstitution. Rights of expression include the â€œfreedom to seek, receive and impartrninformation and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, inrnthe form of art, or though any media of [her]/his choiceâ€ (Article 29 (2)).rnIn an effort to reconcile certain imperatives of public interest, however, the Constitutionrnstipulates that some limitations may be imposed on freedom of expression (Article 29 (6)).rnHowever, the article further stipulates interference on such freedom is allowed only if there isrna law which authorizes it, and it requires that such law cannot limit expression on account ofrncontent or point of view expressed.rnThis study attempts to examine critically the constitutionality of the Ethiopian BroadcastingrnProclamation (EBP), through comparing it to literature on freedom of expression, and thernprinciples of regulating broadcasting in regional, national and international legal frameworksrnwithin which the media in Ethiopia operates.rnA close examination of the EBP apparently enacted in accordance with and for the realizationrnof Article 29 of the Constitution, reveals that the conditions of limitation are not observed asrnthey should be. The study critically analyzes the consistency of the EBP in accordance with thernprovisions of the Constitution, and identifies some contradictory and inconsistent clauses thatrnenforce undue limitation on freedom of expression.rnThe limitation clauses under EBP include: blanket prohibition of religious and political parties,rncontent restrictions, arbitrary revocation and confiscation, undue interventions on sponsoredrnprograms and media operations. Some recommendations are put forward in the final part of thernstudy so that the EBP could play a role in the promotion of freedom of expression in therncountry.