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I-CSPJ calls for concerted efforts for the release of...
IPC’s Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), Lagos-Nigeria is calling for a concerted effort towards the immediate release of Chairman of...
Freedom of Expression Violations
Journalists remanded in prison for reporting about alleged corruption
Kampala; Two (2) journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Ssengooba were on Thursday, 20th June 2024, remanded to Luzira Prison, after writing a story related...
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AFIC appeals to ACHPR to pass resolution urging all members to urging all members to adopt respective national ATI laws
The African Freedom of Information Center (AFIC) has called on the African Commission on Human and Human Rights (ACHPR) to undertake promotional visits to countries...
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CIPESA, others, highlight effects of disinformation on the digital civic space in Africa
The effects of disinformation on the digital civic space have been put in the spotlight at the 77th Ordinary session of the African Commission...
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AFEX Members in Nigeria Call on the Government to Facilitate Internet Access for all Citizens
LAGOS, September 28, 2023: Three freedom of expression and media development organizations today issued a joint call on Federal and State Governments to take...
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MRA Urges Incoming Nigerian to Make Transparency the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Democracy
LAGOS, Sunday, May 28, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make transparency and accountability the cornerstone...
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IPC condemns attacks on journalists during governorship elections in Nigeria
For immediate release, March 18, 2023
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos is highly disturbed by the reported incidents of attacks on journalists and other...
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Community radio vandalized by rebels
A great number of the low-frequency equipment of the Community Radio for Peace of Bashali (Radio Communautaire pour la Paix de Bashali, RCPB) broadcasting...
Nigeria Access To Information
Court Grants MRA Permission to Challenge Regulator’s Refusal to Disclose Payment of License Fees by Broadcasting Stations
Lagos, Thursday, 6 October 2022: A Federal High Court in Lagos today granted Media Rights Agenda (MRA) leave to proceed with its Freedom of...
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AFEX Calls on African Governments to Address Growing Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
Introduction
The Eighth General Meeting of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a network of African freedom of expression and media development organisations which...
Liberia Access To Information
WPFD 2022: CEMESP Calls for Improved Media Safety Environment in Liberia
Monrovia, May 2, 2022: As the world celebrate Word Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022, the Center for Media Studies and Peace Building...
West Africa Access To Information
West Africa: Increase in FOE violations in last quarter of 2021
Despite the fact that the recent military takeovers are yet to negatively impact the press freedom landscape as feared, West Africa recorded more than...
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AFEX demands more capacity building for radio stations to deliver credible information
Today, the world is observing the 11th Celebration of World Radio Day. The event was initially proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO, and a year...
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Gambia’s Journey to Access to Information Legislation, and the uncertain road ahead
On July 1, 2021, the National Assembly of The Gambia passed into law the Access of Information Bill. The change of government in 2016...