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Uganda Impunity
Statement by HRNJ-Uganda on the International Day to End Crimes of Impunity against Journalists
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is a significant occasion that underscores the importance of press freedom, the safety of...
South Sudan Freedom of Expression Violations
AMDISS calls for investigation into murdered journalists
Juba, 2 November 2023--As people around the globe get together in solidarity with journalists on this International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against...
Sudan Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX condemns the murder of Halima Idris Salim, calls for investigation
The past six months have been a spell of terror in Sudan with the death toll from the conflict between Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...
Uganda Freedom of Expression Violations
Journalists assaulted and arrested for covering opposition politician Bobi Wine
More than a dozen journalists were arrested with several of them assaulted and their equipment confiscated by Ugandan security personnel during the coverage of...
South Sudan Freedom of Expression Violations
AMDISS welcomes probe into journalist’s death, calls on gov’t to investigate cases of other murdered journalists
Juba, 4 October 2023—The Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) welcomes the formation of an investigation committee to probe into the killing...
Ethiopia Freedom of Expression Violations
Detained Journalists in Ethiopia Transferred to Military Camp
The arbitrary arrest of journalists since the beginning of the conflict in the Amhara region of Ethiopia has caused an information gap leading to...
Tanzania
Report: Safety of Journalists Situation in Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has since assuming office, taken praiseworthy steps towards improving media freedom and the safety of journalists compared to her predecessor,...
Democratic Republic Of CongoSouth Sudan Freedom of Expression
AMDISS commends the removal of problematic provisions of National Security Act
Juba, 7th, September 2023---Association for Media Development In South Sudan (AMDISS) commends members of the Reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly for deleting Articles 54...
South Sudan Freedom of Expression
AMDISS welcomes the reopening of radio station after 10 years of closure
Juba—1 September 2023, the Association for Media Development In South Sudan (AMDISS) has wholeheartedly welcomed the reopening of a community radio station in Leer...
Somalia Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX condemns unlawful arrest of journalist Mohamed Bulbul
The socio-political climate in Somalia has been described as the most hazardous in Africa for media work. Besides endemic poverty, journalists face gruesome murders,...
AfricaTanzania Digital Rights
Tanzania Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology to Co-Host the 2023 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa
The Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced that it will co-host the 2023 edition of...
South Sudan Safety of Journalists
Female journalists in South Sudan speak out against sexism
At least 30 female journalists drawn from over eight states of South Sudan converged in Juba to share their personal stories and the challenges...