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AFEX members elected to the IFEX Council
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) extends its warmest congratulations to three outstanding leaders from our member organisations who have been elected to the prestigious IFEX...
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Navigating Digital Rights in Africa amidst Increasing Foreign Malign...
On May 21, 2026, more than 300 delegates convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 19th edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) to...
Malawi Freedom of Expression
Malawian MPs decriminalise ‘insulting’ the ‘President’
We applaud government for repealing bad laws.
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 amended Section 4 of the Protected Flag, Emblems and...
Africa Freedom of Expression
Participant Reflection on #FIFAfrica22: Effective Engagement in the UPR Process for Digital Rights Promotion
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) and Small Media held a workshop on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)...
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MISA’s Annual Report Highlights Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights Issues in Southern Africa
The year 2021 was one of consolidation and the repositioning of our organisation in the aftermath of the several headwinds that we faced.
When we...
Zimbabwe Freedom of Expression
Zimbabwe: State of the Media 2021 report
MISA Zimbabwe has released its 2021 state of the media report which takes a look at the media landscape and operating environment with regards to...
Burundi Freedom of Expression
Burundi: AFEX welcomes the lifting of the ban on BBC
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the decision of the Burundi media regulator, the National Council of Communication (CNC), to lift the...