African Media Leaders Will Gather in Nairobi in May [press release]
allAfrica
In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »
Daily Maverick Shuts Down for 24-Hours to Protest Against Journalism Crisis [press release]
IFJ
With its action, The Daily Maverick warns against the devastating effects of ongoing business models of tech giants, which make benefits by distributing words, images and sounds… Read more »
Leaders, Politicians Urged to Avoid Harmful Content Online
Daily News
LEADERS and politicians have been urged to be cautious with the content they share on social media platforms to avoid misuse of the information that can affect them and the society… Read more »
Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Herald Continues to Rule the Roost
The Herald
The Herald continues to be the most read daily newspaper in the country, results from the latest Zimbabwe All Media Products Survey (ZAMPS) reveal. Read more »
Impact of Ai, Hybrid Work Top HR Challenges in 2024
New Dawn
Johannesburg, South Africa, 16 April 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Navigating the impact of artificial intelligence and hybrid work models will be the top challenges affecting… Read more »
Nusoj Demands Immediate Release of Journalist Detained By Nisa in Brazen Assault On Press Freedom
Shabelle
17 April 2024: The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) vehemently condemns the arbitrary arrest and overnight detention of independent journalist Hussein Abdulle Mohamed… Read more »
Tunisian Journalist Mohamed Boughaleb Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison for Defamation
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Mohamed Boughaleb after he was convicted by a Tunis court… Read more »
EFF and MK Party Dominate South Africa's Online Election Debate
allAfrica
In the lead-up to South Africa's 2024 national elections, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) are dominating the online conversation, according… Read more »
The Big Issue Is Secure Again
GroundUp
After months of uncertainty the magazine has survived a R600,000 cyber theft Read more »
CPJ, Others Request Update On Egyptian Journalist Alaa Abdelfattah From UN Working Group On Arbitrary Detention
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 26 press freedom and human rights organizations in an April 17 letter to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD) seeking… Read more »
30 Percent Media Outlets Collapse Due to Financial Constraints - Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Information designate, Fatimatu Abubakar, has asserted that nearly 30 per cent of radio stations established in the country collapsed within six months of… Read more »
TB and HIV Co-Infections Still a Burden in Teso - Report
Nile Post
On April 12, journalists in Teso Sub-region received training on the critical issue of Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections. Read more »
CPJ Condemns Expulsion of Journalist Farid Alilat On Arrival At Algiers Airport
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Algerian authorities to allow Farid Alilat, a journalist and Algerian citizen, to enter the country without fear of arrest, after he was… Read more »
Angola's Proposed National Security Law Threatens Press Freedom, Puts Journalists At Risk - CPJ
CPJ
Angola's proposed national security law could hinder the public's right to information and severely undermine press freedom, further exposing journalists to harassment,… Read more »