-
Nigeria:
Media Freedom and the Threat of Impunity
Premium Times, 3 May 2013
The past half a decade has been perhaps the most challenging years since Nigeria's return to civil rule in 1999. Read more »
-
Kenya:
I Will Protect Media Freedom, Pledges Uhuru
Capital FM, 2 May 2013
President Uhuru Kenyatta has affirmed his commitment to support the freedom of the media in the country. Read more »
-
South Africa:
The Future of Information Leaks
SACSIS, 2 May 2013
As South Africa commemorates another World Press Freedom Day, this day will no doubt focus minds on Parliament's decision to pass the controversial Protection of State Information… Read more »
-
Ethiopia:
In Eskinder Case, Politicized Verdict Undermines Ethiopia
CPJ, 2 May 2013
In response to today's ruling by Ethiopia's Supreme Court to uphold an 18-year prison sentence imposed on award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega and reject his appeal, the… Read more »
-
South Africa:
Sanef Condemns Police Arresting and Assaulting Photographer
SANEF, 2 May 2013
The SA National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) condemns the actions of police in Oudtshoorn who on Tuesday night arrested a journalist, photographer Hein Coetzee of Die Son… Read more »
-
Liberia:
U.S Ambassador Calls for a 'Mature Media Environment'
New Democrat, 2 May 2013
Ahead of the World Press Freedom Day celebration slated to take place tomorrow in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, Deborac Marlac, United States Ambassador to Liberia at a press… Read more »
-
Central African Republic:
Media Freedom Under Threat After Coup
DW, 2 May 2013
Journalists in the Central African Republic go on strike in protest against repression from the country's new leaders who seized power in a March coup. Read more »
-
West Africa:
MFWA Salutes Journalists On World Press Freedom Day
MFWA, 2 May 2013
As the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day today (May 3, 2013), the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) salutes all journalists, the media, freedom of expression and media… Read more »
-
Zimbabwe:
Press Freedom Is Alive - Analysts
The Herald, 3 May 2013
Press freedom is alive in Zimbabwe and recent steps to revamp media laws under the new Constitution all demonstrate the country's commitment to upholding media freedom, analysts… Read more »
-
Africa:
On World Press Freedom Day, UN Officials Issue Call to Protect Journalists' Safety
UN News, 2 May 2013
United Nations officials today issued a call to action to ensure the safety of journalists in every country, echoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon who declared; "When it is safe to… Read more »
-
Gambia:
In Defence of Press Freedom
The Point, 2 May 2013
Journalists and media workers across the world will tomorrow Friday 3rd May 2013 celebrate World Press Freedom Day. Read more »
-
Africa:
Ten Ways to Repress a Journalist
AI London, 3 May 2013
Governments and other organizations across the world are perfecting techniques to prevent journalists from shining a light on corruption and human rights abuses. Read more »