Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop
allAfrica
Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »
AllAfrica Celebrates Media Leaders at Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner at Glee Hotel
AMLS
On May 9th, AllAfrica hosted the AllAfrica Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner at the Glee Hotel in Nairobi. "It is important to recognize and celebrate greatness. This is specially… Read more »
Viral Image Does Not Show Kenya's Former Electoral Commission Chair Wafula Chebukati in Hospital
Africa Check
Viral image does not show Kenya's former electoral commission chair Wafula Chebukati in hospital Read more »
Rotten Flowers of the Spring Reform - Democracy and Economic Sovereignty Under Prosperity Party [opinion]
Addis Standard
Looking back at the spring season of 2018, when the "reformist" group led by PM Abiy Ahmed mobilized the public with flowery promises of democracy, freedom of expression, and… Read more »
2027 Election Battle Graphic Crediting Nation.Africa is Fake
Africa Check
'Nation' graphic allegedly of big senate battle in 2027 Kenya elections is fake Read more »
Keynote Address by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group All Africa Media Leaders' Summit Nairobi, Kenya [document]
AMLS
Your Excellency, President Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya Read more »
DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Freed After 4 Months in Jail Over Insult to Governor
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the… Read more »
Weah's Royal Communications Inc. Goes Bankrupt - Aggrieved Employees Stage Go-Slow Action Over Five Months' Unpaid Salaries
FrontPageAfrica
Aggrieved employees of the Royal Communications Incorporated (RCI), owned by former Liberian President George Manneh Weah, have staged a go slow action in demand for the payment of… Read more »
U.S. and Cote Côte d'Ivoire Sign MOU to Expand Collaboration on Countering Info Manipulation [document]
State Department
Today, U.S. Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire Jessica Davis Ba and Ivoirian Minister for Foreign Affairs Léon Kacou Adom signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
Ugandan Journalist Juliet Kyarisiima Beaten and Robbed While Covering Land Dispute
CPJ
Ugandan authorities must credibly investigate an assault on broadcast journalist Juliet Kyarisiima, hold the perpetrators to account, and ensure that journalists covering public… Read more »
The Observer Editors Summoned to Defend MPs Bribery Story
Nile Post
Media Council accused of passing judgment and pushing journalists to sanitise the image of Parliament and legislators Read more »
Detained Journalist Regains Freedom
Daily Trust
A reporter with the Foundation of Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Daniel Ojukwu, who was detained by the Police has regained freedom. Read more »
Disregard Claims That Floods in Kenya's Capital Have Swept Crocodiles and Venomous Snakes Into the Streets
Africa Check
Disregard claims that floods in Kenya's capital have swept crocodiles and venomous snakes into the streets Read more »
Research Exposes Normalization of Gender-Based Online Violence Against Women in Ethiopia
Addis Standard
A study released by the Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) has documented the widespread technology-facilitated gender-based violence (GBV) targeting women who participate in… Read more »
Botswana President Calls for Solutions to Issues Affecting the Media in Southern Africa [press release]
MISA
President Masisi, who was the guest of honour, paid tribute to MISA Regional, MISA Botswana and UNESCO for organising the event, which is now a mainstay on the regional calendar. Read more »