JED Condemns Police raid on Media Outlet and Brutal Arrest of Two Journalists
Journalist en Danger (JED) expresses its total disapproval of the attack by elements of the Congolese national police on the…
MISA-Zimbabwe Calls for Reduction in Cost of Data
The Internet is a key enabler to accessing relevant information on the citizens’ health and wellbeing, which is fundamental to…
MFWA Condemns Assault on Manager of Zuria FM, Demands Accountability
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns the wanton attack on Yussif Abdul Ganiyu, General Manager of Kumasi-based…
Journalist Sentenced for False Publication On COVID-19
A journalist in Niamey, Kaka Touda Mamane Goni, has been handed a three-month suspended sentence after a judge found him…
Three Newspapers Suspended for Disparaging Articles on Diplomats
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is deeply concerned about the suspension of three newspapers by the Haute Autorité…
MRA Condemns Attacks on Journalists Covering COVID-19, Calls on Government of Nigeria to Ensure Respect for Media Freedom
LAGOS, Monday, March 30, 2020: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the increasing cases of attacks by law enforcement and…
COVID-19: HRNJ-UGANDA Urges All Stakeholders to Prioritise Safety of Journalists
Since the outbreak of the CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) in different countries of the world and subsequently Uganda, several measures have been…
Kenyan Blogger Arrested Over COVID-19 Post
A blogger in Kenya, Robert Alai has been charged with publishing false information after he made a post on social…
CSOs in Cameroon Demand an End to Attacks Against Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
Since 2014, Cameroon has experienced an unprecedented security and social crisis, with the Islamist sect Boko Haram, incursions by Central…
Zimbabwe Media Commission Bill Needs to be Fine-tuned
MISA Zimbabwe and Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) welcome the release of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Media and Broadcasting…
IPC Condemns Trailing of Premium Times Journalists
The International Press Centre Lagos (IPC) is disconcerted by reports of security surveillance of Premium Times Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Musikilu Mojeed…
GPU, National Assembly Hold Consultative Meeting on Access to Information Bill
The Gambia Press Union on Tuesday 11th Febuary 2020 held a consultative meeting with the National Assembly Select Committee on…