Murder Suspect in Journalist's Killing Appears in Court
263Chat
The suspect in the murder of broadcast journalist Cordelia Masalethulini, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood along the Domboshava-Borrowdale Road in Harare on… Read more »
Social Media and the Fragile Nigerian State
Vanguard
"Where there is no vision, the people perish; but where there is no truth, the people turn against each other." Read more »
Amor Carlos Tomé - From Journalist to "Terrorist" (Part I) [analysis]
Maka
A public broadcaster journalist is charged with terrorism for texts describing a taxi strike that urged citizens to stay home. The case raises urgent questions about press freedom… Read more »
Viral 'UCC Shutdown' Notice Is Fake, Commission Confirms
Nile Post
A notice circulating on social media claiming to be a Public Notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announcing the suspension of internet services, mobile money,… Read more »
Nigerian Woman Detained for Alleged Cyber Bullying, Defaming of Police Chief
Premium Times
An official said the allegedly defamed "senior police officer" is an assistant commissioner of police who once served in Anambra State. Read more »
Familiar Fare - The Most Anticipated Movies and TV Series of 2026
Daily Maverick
Six new movies - including sequels, retellings of old stories and new tales from old franchises - as well as four television series, all prequels or new seasons, suggest there is… Read more »
Canal+ Secures Long-Term Content Deal With Warner Bros
Nile Post
Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a major expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, signing a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement that… Read more »
No, Nigerian Minister Nyesom Wike Not Arrested in France
Africa Check
No, Nigerian minister Nyesom Wike not arrested in France Read more »
Police Avert Deadly Attack On Arise News Crew, Others in Rivers State
This Day
The prompt response of the operatives of the Rivers State Police Command averted a near deadly attack by armed youths on the ARISE NEWS crew on Friday night, THISDAY has learnt. Read more »
Editor's Pick - RFI English's Standout Stories of 2025
RFI
In 2025, we reported on war and displacement, culture and climate, power and pushback. Our journalists followed conflicts, questioned politics, unpacked new technologies and… Read more »
Kenya - African Journalists Forge Shared Continental Priorities for Just Transition and Information Integrity [press release]
IFJ
Organised from December 18 to 20, 2025, the workshop opened with an in-depth examination of just transition in the African context. Participants analysed how climate change is… Read more »
Tunisia - IFJ and Faj Deepen Support for Tunisian Journalists On Climate Journalism and Just Transition [press release]
IFJ
Funded by Mondiaal FNV, the activity formed part of broader continental efforts to strengthen the role of journalist unions in responding to the growing impact of climate change on… Read more »
United States Signs Three-Year $487 Million Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding On Global Health With Government of Botswana [press release]
U.S. Embassy Gaborone
GABORONE, Botswana -- On December 23, 2025 in Gaborone, Christopher Gunning, U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires, and Botswana Minister of Health, the Honorable Minister Stephen… Read more »
Post-Election Cameroon - 'The Regime Considers the Press to Be Its Last Enemy'
CPJ
In his campaign to win an eighth term, Cameroonian President Paul Biya pledged to "strengthen measures to protect freedom of expression and journalists" in one of Africa's most… Read more »
CIVICUS Monitor Data Reveals 'Alarming' State of Civic Freedoms in Africa as Governments Detain Journalists Across the Continent [press release]
CIVICUS
Over 80% of people in Africa South of the Sahara live in countries with “Repressed” or “Closed” civic space. Read more »
