June 22, 2006
Gambia: IPI Welcomes Millennium Challenge Corporation's Suspension of Gambia
According to information provided to IPI, on 19 June, the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an organisation providing US congressional aid to… Read more »
April 04, 2006
Africa: IPI Disappointed By African Union's Slow Progress in Criticising Zimbabwe's Record On Human Rights, Press Freedom
The following is an IPI letter to the chairman of the African Union and the United Nations secretary-general: Read more »
November 14, 2005
Tunisia: IPI Condemns French Journalist's Stabbing in Tunisia, Concerned for Media's Safety At WSIS Meeting
The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, leading journalists and media executives in over 112 countries, strongly condemns the violent attack on… Read more »
Ethiopia: Grave Concern At Threats By Ethiopian Prime Minister
H.E. Kofi Annan Secretary-General Office of the Secretary-General United Nations One, United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017, USA Fax: (+1212) 963-1921 Read more »
November 10, 2005
Ethiopia: IPI Worried By Prime Minister's Comments On Private Media
In an interview on 5 November, Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, told a reporter from the state-owned Ethiopian Television that elements of the local and international media… Read more »
November 09, 2005
Zambia: Editor of "The Post" Newspaper Arrested And Detained, Charged With Defamation
IPI Alarmed by Defamation Charges Against Zambian Editor Read more »
October 25, 2005
Africa: IPI Concerned By Fifa Embargo On World Cup Images
On 12 October, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of football, announced new rules on the use of digital images taken… Read more »
October 04, 2005
South Africa: IPI Deplores Use of Subpoena Against South African Newspaper's On-Line Host
On 19 September 2005, MWeb, the co-owner and host of the Mail and Guardian Online, received a subpoena issued under Section 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act demanding that the… Read more »
August 02, 2005
Sierra Leone: Letter to President of Sierra Leone
H.E. Ahmad Tejan Kabbah Office of the President State House Freetown Sierra Leone Read more »
July 22, 2005
Zimbabwe: IPI Condemns Media Commission's Refusal to Grant Banned Newspaper a Licence
On 18 July, the Media and Information Commission (MIC) refused to grant Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe (ANZ) an operating licence to resume publication of the Daily News and its… Read more »
June 29, 2005
Zambia: Editor of Private Newspaper Summoned By Police
IPI Concerned by Zambian Editor's Summons to Police Station Read more »
Ethiopia: IPI Criticises Arrest of 4 Editors in Ethiopia, Says Government Must Stop Harassing Media
According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), on 28 June, the Ethiopian authorities arrested four editors for apparent defamation of the Ethiopian… Read more »
June 15, 2005
Zambia: 'The Post' Newspaper Vendors Assaulted By Armed Group
IPI Worried by Assault on Newspaper Vendors in Zambia Read more »
Zambia: IPI Worried by Assault on Newspaper Vendors in Zambia
Based on information provided to IPI, on 15 June, vendors working for The Post newspaper in Lusaka, Zambia, were apparently attacked by a group allegedly close to the ruling… Read more »
June 03, 2005
Botswana: Professor Deported
IPI Condemns Deportation of Professor Kenneth Good from Botswana, Says Decision Undermines Country's Position as One of Africa's Freest Read more »
June 01, 2005
Sierra Leone: IPI Condemns Seditious Libel Charges Against Two Sierra Leonean Journalists,Calls for Release of Paul Kamara
At Court No.1 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on 27 May, Magistrate Sam Margai charged managing editor Sydney B. Pratt and reporter Dennis Jones of the independent weekly Trumpet with… Read more »
May 20, 2005
Kenya: Attorney General Blocks Legal Action Against First Lady
The following is a 20 May 2005 IPI letter to Kenyan Attorney General Amos Wako: Read more »
April 27, 2005
Zimbabwe: IPI Names SW Radio Africa 'Free Media Pioneer 2005'
The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced its decision to honour SW Radio Africa with its 2005 Free Media Pioneer Award. Gerry Jackson, founder and station manager of… Read more »
April 22, 2005
Africa: Failure of Governments to Respect Media Independence is Worldwide, Says IPI
On World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2005, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Governments to allow journalists to work freely and without suffocating restrictions. Read more »
March 22, 2005
Africa: 2005 IPI World Congress to Focus On Developments in Africa
The IPI World Congress and 54th General Assembly will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 21-24 May 2005 - the third time, after 1968 and 1981, that IPI will hold its annual general… Read more »
February 28, 2005
Botswana: Political Analyst Served With Deportation Order
The following is an IPI letter to Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration DK Kwelagobe: Read more »
February 18, 2005
Zimbabwe: Journalist Jan Raath Forced to Leave Country
Your Excellency, Read more »
November 10, 2004
Ethiopia: IPI Calls On Prime Minister to Reconsider Proposed Press Law
On the eve of his visit to Vienna, Austria, the International Press Institute (IPI) calls on the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, to reconsider the need for a new press law… Read more »
March 11, 2004
Cote d'Ivoire: IPI World Press Freedom Review 2003 Highlights Sacrifices Made By War Reporters
The Deadly Cost of Reporting War Read more »
February 04, 2004
Gambia: Managing Editor of Private Newspaper Detained
The following is an IPI letter to President Yahya A.J.J. Read more »
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