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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,...
Ethiopia
Report: Internet Freedom in Ethiopia
In the age of rapid digital expansion, internet freedom holds immense significance in shaping societies and empowering individuals. Within Ethiopia, a nation experiencing significant...
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...
South Sudan Freedom of Expression Violations
AMDISS concerned over confiscation of journalists’ equipment
Juba, August 11, 2023—AMDISS is deeply concerned over the confiscation of the media equipment that belong to Eye Radio and City Review Newspaper.
This afternoon,...
Uganda Digital Rights
Technology and Health Data Governance in Africa: The Case of Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised the potential of technology to enhance health outcomes. The WHO’s Global strategy on digital health 2020-2025 aims...
Uganda Freedom of Expression Violations
Transport manager assaults journalist
A journalist Gerald Niyirinda working for Voice of Muhabura Radio based in Kisoro district, in Western Uganda has been allegedly assaulted by the Gateway...
Kenya Access To Information
AFIC in Kenya: Media Vows to Report Cases of Injustice Surrounding the Access to Government Procurement Oportunities
The journalists in Kenya have vowed to expose all cases of misery, citizens face during their attempt to participate in the Access Government Procurement...