May 15
Liberia: Wongosol Condemns Rising Cyberbullying and Public Humiliation of Women in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The growing wave of online bullying, public shaming, and cyber harassment targeting women in Liberia has sparked serious concern among women's rights advocates and civil society… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Attributing Inflammatory Remarks to Kenyan President William Ruto Ahead of 2027 General Elections
Africa Check
Ignore fake graphic attributing inflammatory remarks to Kenyan president William Ruto ahead of 2027 general elections Read more »
Southern Africa: Misa Launches Regional Media Lawyers Network [press release]
MISA
The Network is currently anchored in MISA Chapters in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, with a view to expanding into other countries in the region. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Appeals to Kagame Over Sexual Assault Investigation
Nile Post
A Rwandan journalist has appealed to President Paul Kagame to intervene in a sexual assault case she says has been mishandled after she reported to authorities. Read more »
May 13
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Detained Since January, Another in Hiding After Mining Impact Report
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to release journalist Stéphane Shisso, who was arrested in January after… Read more »
Nigeria: Sportytv Lands NBA Broadcast Rights for Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
Premium Times
Beyond live matches, SportyTV said it would air daily highlights and classic NBA content featuring legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan and Dikembe Mutombo. Read more »
May 12
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Increasing Repression of Critical Expression
HRW
Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members Read more »
Tunisia: Beyond Decree 54 - Tunisia's Latest Measures to Silence the Press
CPJ
For years, Tunisia was viewed as one of the few post-Arab Spring success stories for press freedom in the region. In the decade following the 2011 revolution, journalists gained… Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Reporter, Others Selected for 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship
Premium Times
The programme, scheduled to run from 1 June to 31 August, will focus on practical fact-checking and OSINT applications, mentorship sessions, and the production of fact-checks and… Read more »
Uganda: Fact-Check - Video Showing Heavy Military Deployment Ahead of Museveni Inauguration Is Misleading
Nile Post
A video circulating on TikTok purporting to show heavy military deployment ahead of the presidential swearing-in ceremony is MISLEADING. Read more »
Liberia: 'Journalists Are Life-Savers' - Maryland Press Freedom Forum Calls for Ethical, Community-Focused Reporting
FrontPageAfrica
Journalists and media practitioners from across Maryland County gathered at the Pleebo City Hall over the weekend to observe this year's World Press Freedom Day, with a strong call… Read more »
May 11
Gambia: Police Arrest 15 Activists At Anti-Corruption Group's Anniversary Celebration [press release]
MFWA
The Gambia Police Force has arrested 15 anti-corruption activists from the group Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) on Friday, May 8, 2026, after they gathered inside the Youth… Read more »
Malawi: NGOs Under Fire As Teenage Pregnancies Remain At 32 Percent Despite Decades of Interventions
Nyasa Times
Researchers at the University of Malawi have questioned the effectiveness of government and NGO interventions aimed at reducing teenage pregnancies, warning that Malawi continues… Read more »
West Africa: Media Regulator Suspends Nine French Outlets [press release]
MFWA
Just one week after World Press Freedom Day 2026, Niger's authorities have intensified restrictions on the media landscape with the suspension of nine French international media… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Standard Newspaper Didn't Publish Headline Labelling Former Deputy President 'The Tribal Warlord' - Front Page Fabricated
Africa Check
Kenya's Standard newspaper didn't publish headline labelling former deputy president 'The Tribal Warlord' - front page fabricated Read more »
Nigeria: President's Biggest Challenge Is Worsening Insecurity - Veteran Journalist
Leadership
A veteran journalist and former General Manager of the Nigerian Standard Newspapers, Nde Jonathan Ishaku, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu's greatest political challenge… Read more »
Malawi: Debate Erupts After PR Professionals Sweep Top Misa Malawi Positions
Nyasa Times
A heated debate has erupted within Malawi's media fraternity following the election of a new leadership team for Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter, with concerns… Read more »
Southern Africa: Misa Zimbabwe State of the Media Report 2025 - Now Available! [press release]
MISA
The arrest of Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba, and the local, regional and global outrage that followed, brought to the fore the untenable legislative operating environment… Read more »
Nigeria: NMLS 4.0 - Resetting, Restarting and Restoring the Future of the Nigerian Media Landscape
This Day
As Nigeria's media industry confronts the realities of artificial intelligence, changing audience behaviour and mounting economic pressure, media executives across the country are… Read more »
Nigeria: Of Liberty, Liability, and the 'Big Man' Myth
Vanguard
The author's recent critique regarding the intersection of wealth, social media, and the Nigerian Police Force makes for a spirited and evocative read. However, it suffers from a… Read more »
Nigeria: Betking Expands to Entertainment With Launch of Betking TV
This Day
BetKing, one of Africa's leading gaming and entertainment platforms, has unveiled BetKing TV, a new digital content platform designed to deepen conversations around sports,… Read more »
Liberia: Super Bongese Radio Senior Reporter Nukanah Kollie Among 13 West African Journalists Selected for 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Osint Fellowship
FrontPageAfrica
Super Bongese Radio Senior Reporter Nukanah Kollie, has been selected as one of the fellows for the prestigious 2026 Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Open-Source Intelligence… Read more »
May 08
Rwanda: Rwandan Youtuber Dies of Alleged Overdose On Day of Release From Prison
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an independent and credible investigation into the death of Rwandan YouTube commentator Aimable Karasira Uzaramba on Wednesday, the… Read more »
Africa: Viral Video Exaggerates Vaccine Side Effects in Children and Falsely Urges Parents to Avoid Vaccination
Africa Check
Viral video exaggerates vaccine side effects in children and falsely urges parents to avoid vaccination Read more »
South Africa: Zulu Royal Wives Face Diana and Camilla Style Social Media War
Scrolla
The bitter social media war against King Misuzulu's third wife mirrors the nasty public divide between fans of Princess Diana and Queen Camilla in Britain, writes Celani Sikhakhane… Read more »
