April 08
East Africa: Sudan Media Forum Launches #standwithsudan Campaign to Address Famine and Human Rights Abuses
Dabanga
Sudan's independent journalists and media organisations, united under the Sudanese Media Forum (SMF), have launched a critical campaign for global solidarity with the Sudanese… Read more »
Ethiopia: To Support Accreditation of Engineering Programs, U.S. Embassy and Ministry of Education Hold Workshop for Public University Leaders [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
International accreditation is essential for Ethiopian public universities as they transition to autonomous governance. Not only does accreditation assure students that their… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Social Media Rumours About My Credentials - Aiyedatiwa
Leadership
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has charged his supporters to disregard rumours being peddled on the social media about his credentials. Read more »
April 07
Malawi: Media Practitioners Key in Fighting Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Health Emergencies
Nyasa Times
The Ministry of Health has appealed to media practitioners to be in the forefront in the fight against myths and misinformation surrounding public health emergencies in Malawi. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Newzimbabwe.Com Journalist Scoops Media Excellence Award
New Zimbabwe
Prolific NewZimbabwe.com journalist, James Muonwa, has bagged an excellence award in insurance and pensions reporting, a testament of his literary prowess. Read more »
April 04
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribue to Tony Heard
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to distinguished journalist, acclaimed editor, and former special adviser in the Presidency, Tony Heard. Read more »
Namibia: Recognition Might Motivate Better Behaviour
Namibian
Although an entrepreneur par excellence, the veteran broadcaster Kolie van Coller, the founder of one of Namibia's commercially most successful radio stations, is not known outside… Read more »
Nigeria: Navigating the Evolution of Media Consumption in Nigeria
Daily Trust
In Nigeria, the news media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, propelled by the rapid proliferation of digital platforms, changing consumer habits, and stiff competition among… Read more »
April 03
Sudan: CPJ Urges Sudan Authorities to End Suspensions of 3 News Outlets
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Sudanese Ministry of Media and Culture has suspended the work of news outlets Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, and… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Authorities Arrest, Charge Journalist Mohamed Boughaleb
CPJ
Tunisian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Mohamed Boughaleb and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Suspends Three Arab Satellite Channels
VOA
Sudan on Tuesday suspended three Arab satellite channels, citing expired licenses and what the government views as unprofessional reporting Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Hit and Detain Journalist Dele Fasan, Thugs Attack 3 Journalists Covering Election
CPJ
On February 23, at least seven soldiers arrested and handcuffed journalist Dele Fasan and hit him with a gun as he filmed at the scene of a planned protest in Nigeria's southern… Read more »
April 02
Africa: Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Nominees Out
The Herald
Voting is now open for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, enabling viewers to have their say in who should win the prestigious awards at a glittering… Read more »
April 01
Togo: Togo Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Detained for Defamation
CPJ
Togolese authorities must release journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, drop all legal proceedings against him, and reform the country's laws to prevent journalists from being… Read more »
Angola: 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 »
Ethiopia: USAID Launches New Empowered Communities Program to Help Ethiopians Take Charge of Their Health [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
The United States launched a new program that will engage Ethiopian communities in health-related decision-making, to improve knowledge and understanding of their rights, available… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Hosts Interfaith Iftar to Promote Peace and Unity [press release]
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
Religious leaders from the wide range of Ethiopian faith groups play a crucial role in promoting peace, unity, and harmony. On March 26, U.S. Ambassador Ervin Massinga hosted an… Read more »
Nigeria: Decoding Deepfakes - Understanding the Impact of Synthetic Media
Daily Trust
Deepfakes encompass a specific category of synthetic media that is crafted to replicate the appearance and behaviours of real individuals, enabling the creation of highly realistic… Read more »
March 31
Nigeria: Amnesty Kicks As Police Declare Nigerian Journalist Wanted
Premium Times
Amnesty asked the Nigerian police to stop intimidation against the journalist. Read more »
March 30
West Africa: Powerful Politicians Leverage Anti-Media Laws Against Media [press release]
MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa MFWA condemns the detention of Apollinaire Mewenemesse by the police in Togo, and demands the unconditional release of the journalist. Read more »
March 29
West Africa: Security Officers Brutally Arrest Journalist [press release]
MFWA
More than three weeks after journalist, Kesselle Sumo, was brutally assaulted, none of perpetrators have been brought to book. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Firstnews Editor Released After Two Weeks in Military Custody [press release]
IFJ
According to local news reports, armed men arrived at Olatunji's residence a few minutes past 6:00 pm and forcefully took him away without any explanation. The journalists' wife,… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist, Segun Olatunji, Narrates Ordeal in Military Detention
Premium Times
"At a point, one of the officers came and tightened the cuffs on my right hand and leg. I was there groaning in pain, and it was that way for three days. When they released it all,… Read more »
South Africa: New CEO Promises Brighter Future for State's Media Development Agency
GroundUp
But the MDDA's last clean audit was in 2020/21 and the board chair, flagged by the Nugent Commission, is still in office Read more »
South Africa: Tony Heard's Final Wave - a Fighter for Social Justice and Media Freedom [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Anthony Hazlitt Heard, who died on 27 March aged 86, was an indefatigable fighter for social justice and media freedom with an impish sense of humour and an innate human empathy. Read more »