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Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX condemns the detention of journalist Sandra Muhoza
On April 14, 2024, journalist Sandra Muhoza with online media outlet La Nova Burundi was reportedly arrested by the police and later handed over...
Malawi
Freedom of Expression Violations
MISA demands immediate release of arrested Malawian journalist
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MISA demands the immediate release of the Malawi journalist, Macmillan Mhone who was arrested on Monday 8 April 2024 over a story that...
Cameroon Access To Information
Cameroonian Government Must Act to End Ongoing Attacks on Press Freedom
In a joint report produced by the Accra-based African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) and its member in Cameroon, Association pour Le Développement Intégré...
Chad Access To Information
AU Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa Transmits Letter of Appeal to President of Chad on Social Media...
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the appeal to President Idriss Deby Itno off the Republic of Chad by the African Union...
Zimbabwe Access To Information
MISA Zimbabwe Highlights the Role of the Radio in Fostering Dialogue and Tolerance on World Radio Day
This statement was originally oublished on zimbabwe.misa.org on February 13, 2019.
MISA Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating World Radio Day. This day is celebrated...
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AFEX Welcomes the African Commission’s Condemnation of Repressive Online Regulations in East Africa
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR)’s condemnation of increased adoption of stringent laws...
Zimbabwe Access To Information
MISA launches JournoSOS application
This statement is originally published on zimbabwe.misa.org on April 13, 2018.
MISA Zimbabwe on 13 April 2018 launched its JournoSOS App, a mobile application aimed...
Zimbabwe Access To Information
Zimbabwe: Omnibus Cyber Bill muddies Fundamental rights
This statement was originally published on zimbabwe.misa.org on February 23, 2018.
The proposed merging of the three cyber bills into one bill as recently announced...
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Uganda: Media Rights Group Expresses Concern over Increased Attacks on Press Freedom
This statement was originally published on hrnjuganda.org on February 23, 2018.
Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), wishes to express concern over the continued attack...
Zimbabwe Access To Information
Police and media agree on actions to secure safe media environment in Zimbabwe
This statement was originally published on zimbabwe.misa.org on December 20, 2017.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police and representatives of media organisations led by MISA Zimbabwe Trustee...
Ghana Access To Information
MFWA, Partners to Intensify Efforts on Combating Impunity for Crimes against Journalists as the World Marks IDEI
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on November 2, 2017.
As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists...
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MFWA Commiserates with Fallen Journalist, Other Victims of Gas Explosion
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) learnt with deep sorrow the death of a...
Somalia Access To Information
Journalist Dies of Wounds from Bomb Attack in Central Somalia
This statement was originally published on nusoj.org on September 13, 2017.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) is deeply saddened to learn that...
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Nigeria’s National TV Authority Receives ‘FOI Hall of Shame’ Award
This statement was originally published on mediarightsagenda.net on September 11, 2017.
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was today named the latest recipient of the...