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Stakeholders Call for a Coordination Mechanism on Safety of Journalists in Africa
Representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Africa, including the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), and government institutions have agreed to establish a...
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AFEX Condemns Assault on Journalists in Juba
On February 6, 2018, two journalists were attacked by angry protesters while covering anti-US demonstrations in Juba, capital of South Sudan.
According to media reports,...
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African Internet Governance Stakeholders Urge Governments to Put Premium on Digital Rights of Citizens
The membership of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) and other African internet governance stakeholders attending the Sixth African Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF)...
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Stakeholders to Prioritise Safety of Journalists and Issues of Impunity in Africa
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A one-day Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity was held in Juba, South Sudan, on Monday, December 11,...
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AFEX Outlines Obligations of States on Safety of Journalists and Issue of Impunity
The Chair of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), Mr. Edetaen Ojo has called on governments across the globe to respect international frameworks...
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Somalia, South Sudan, Still a Minefield for Journalists
Journalists continue to face danger while reporting in conflict zones across the Horn of Africa region. Several journalists have been physically assaulted, arrested and...
South Sudan Attacks
Media Rights Group in South Sudan Condemns Killing of US Freelance Journalist, Pays Tribute to Family
This statement was originally published by amdiss on August 29, 2017.
The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) would like to extend its...
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South Sudanese Denied Access to Information as Government Blocks Selected Websites
This statement was originally published on amdiss on July 20, 2017.
The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) is concerned by the blockage...
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AFEX Freedom of Expression (FOE) Situation in Africa Report
The periodic Freedom of Expression Situation in Africa Report is an intervention by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) that seeks to monitor...
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Freedom of Expression in Africa: 183 Killed by Security Agents in 3 Protests
A total of 183 deaths were recorded from July to December 2016 following clashes between protestors and security agents in three countries – Ethiopia,...
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AFEX Welcomes Reopening of Eye Radio in South Sudan
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins its member, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), to welcome the reopening of...
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AFEX Condemns Closure of Radio Station, Urges President Salva Kiir to Intervene
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) to strongly condemn the arbitrary closure of...