April 17
Africa: African Media Leaders Will Gather in Nairobi in May
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 »
April 12
South Africa: EFF and MK Party Dominate South Africa's Online Election Debate
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 »
March 26
South Africa: Will South Africa's Voters Survive the Disinformation Deluge?
The biweekly report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) sheds light on what they describe as concerning trends in online activity leading up to… Read more »
February 10
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: The Role of Media in the Spreading of the AfCFTA in Africa
"What Do You Know About the AfCFTA ― and Why Should the Media Care?" is the theme of an upcoming webinar organised by the APN secretariat, in collaboration with the AfCFTA on… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Govt Pledges to Keep National Broadcaster Afloat Ahead of 2024 Election - South African News Briefs - September 21, 2023
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August 28, 2023
South Africa: Opposition Party to Take Report on Ramaphosa Game Farm Deal on Review - South African News Briefs - August 28, 2023
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August 22, 2023
South Africa: Veteran TV Journalist Derek Watts Dies
South African investigative journalist Derek Watts, best known for anchoring M-Net's multi-award-winning programme Carte Blanche, has died. Watts worked on Carte Blanche for more… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Zimbabwe: Good Governance Watchdog Deported From Zimbabwe Days Before Polls
The international CEO of Good Governance Africa (GGA) Chris Maroleng and three of his colleagues were deported from Zimbabwe just days before the elections.The GGA said in a… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: Convening Stakeholders to Re-Engineer Media in Africa
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 »
July 06, 2023
Africa: #AfricaClimateCrisis - The Story We Need to Tell
As the climate emergency worsens, it is more important than ever to address our environmental crisis. Read more »
June 14, 2023
South Africa: Suspended Public Protector Alleges Extortion and Corruption - South African News Briefs - June 14, 2023
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May 03, 2023
South Africa: New Fund Tackles Big Challenge Throttling Independent Media - Money
Khadija Patel, elected chairperson of the International Press Institute (IPI)'s global Executive Board, former editor-in-chief of South Africa's Mail & Guardian… Read more »
Africa: Public Interest Media Fund Launched to Safeguard Press Freedom, Democracy
The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) has launched the International Fund for Public Interest Media, an initiative intended to support public interest media… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Southern Africa: Why the Media Must Prioritise Content and Representation for a More Inclusive Future
Whether it's showcasing the stories of marginalised communities, highlighting the efforts of environmental activists, or delving into the latest scientific breakthroughs,… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Why is Climate Emergency Ignored Outside of Crisis Times?
"Climate change receives inadequate media coverage and is typically only reported following conferences, events, or disasters," journalism lecturer Enoch Sithole observed during… Read more »
March 25, 2023
Africa: Working Towards Doing More Sustainable, Constructive Journalism Grounded in Africa
In the face of unprecedented environmental, social, and economic challenges, a new understanding of the role of journalism in society is essential. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Africa: 'How Sustainable Journalism is Crucial for Creating a Better Future'
Today's world is confronted with an unprecedented array of environmental, social, and economic challenges, that affect not only our local communities but also the global community. Read more »
March 20, 2023
South Africa: Former Deputy President Rejects Corruption Claims - South African News Briefs - March 20, 2023
Former Deputy President Rejects Opposition Leader's Corruption Claims Read more »
March 15, 2023
South Africa: National Assembly Passes Bill to Criminalise Hate Speech and Hate Crimes
The National Assembly has finally passed the bill introduced five years ago that would criminalise hate speech and hate crimes. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Southern Africa: When Energy Crises Leave Us in the Dark, But Life Has to Go On
Power interruptions, both scheduled and unexpected, appear to be business as usual in certain African countries, including Liberia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, and Its Impact on Our Health #AfricaClimateCrisis
"We are facing an epidemic of epidemics. If we are looking at the data on this you'll see that over the last decades we have an increasing number of outbreaks. We have zoonotic… Read more »
South Africa: COP27 Experience in Egypt Left Me Hot and Cold
Gather some popcorn or a bottle of wine, and let me take you on a ride covering one of the most anticipated climate events in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, which… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: 'Going Back Empty-Handed': African Media Perspectives on the African COP
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) draws to an official close on Friday, November 18 after two weeks of intense negotiations in the resort town of Sharm… Read more »
October 31, 2022
South Africa: Radio Legend Jeremy Mansfield Dies - South African News Briefs - October 31, 2022
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