June 26
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Tanzania: Media Industry Growth - President's 'Goodwill' Promoted Shift
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: IN recent times, Tanzania's media industry has witnessed a promising shift under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »
Kenya: Old Video Used As False Evidence of 2024 Rift Between Kenyan President and His Deputy
Africa Check
Old video used as false evidence of 2024 rift between Kenyan president and his deputy Read more »
Kenya: Photo From 2016 French Protest Used to Depict Kenya's Anti-Tax Demonstrations in 2024
Africa Check
Photo from 2016 French protest used to depict Kenya's anti-tax demonstrations in 2024 Read more »
Tanzania: Ex-Daily News Editor, Pudenciana Temba Is No More
Daily News
Veteran journalist and former editor of the Daily News, Ms Pudenciana Temba (63) has passed away. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Multi-Media Guru Holds Sound Engineering Expo
The Herald
ZIMBABWE Television Network Prime head of sound, Mbaki Mleya, will host a two-day workshop on sound engineering, multi-media training and lighting in Harare this morning. Read more »
June 25
Kenya: CPJ Calls On Kenyan Authorities to Respect Press Freedom Amid Ongoing Protests
CPJ
Kenyan authorities must investigate reports of several journalists attacked while covering protests, desist from intimidating the media, and ensure reliable and secure access to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibian
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
Africa: A Pan-African Media to Reshape the Continent's Global Image [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
There is an urgent demand for Africa to have its own media for the purpose of face negotiation, rebranding itself and connecting Africa together in all core endeavors of the spirit… Read more »
Nigeria: How MTN Is Fostering Innovation, Media Excellence Through Mip At Pau
This Day
To foster innovation and media excellence, MTN Nigeria launched the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), at the School of Media and Communication of the Pan-Atlantic University three… Read more »
June 24
Somalia: Somalia's Only All-Women Media Team Wins Global Freedom of Expression Award
Radio Dalsan
Somalia's only all-women news team, Bilan, has won the 2024 One World Media Press Freedom Award today, becoming the first Somali media team to receive this honour. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Treading Dangerous Ground With Media
Liberian Observer
What was intended to be a cordial tête-à-tête between Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana and media executives on Thursday, June 20, turned sour when… Read more »
Gambia: New Nawec Boss Addresses Media On Their Challenges & Projects
Foroyaa
Gallo Saidy, the Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Friday detailed the challenges his company is grappling with and how they are working to… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Ruling Party Supporters Assault Journalist Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya
CPJ
On May 16, four supporters of Ghana's ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) assaulted Dokurugu Abubakar Ndeeya, a reporter with the privately owned Zaa Multimedia, while he was filming… Read more »
Nigeria: NUJ Tasks Govt On Journalists' Safety, Cost of Living, Insecurity, Others
Premium Times
The NUJ called on the federal government to address insurgency in the North-east, banditry in the North-west, rising militancy in the South-south, as well as kidnapping and ritual… Read more »
Africa: No, Giant Octopus Didn't Wash Up in Indonesia Due to Rising Heat in Earth's Core. Ignore AI-Generated Images
Africa Check
No, giant octopus didn't wash up in Indonesia due to rising heat in Earth's core. Ignore AI-generated images Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Detain Journalist for 18 Days
Premium Times
On 27 May, police arrested Mr Chukwunonso at his home in Badagry, a coastal town west of Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos. Read more »
June 23
Namibia: Iol and Independent Media Condemn Threats Against Journalists, Editors and Dr Iqbal Survé Over Renaldo Gouws Story
Namibian
IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Iqbal Survé, and his family following… Read more »
Nigeria: Peddling Falsehood Against Alex Otti
This Day
It is frequently said that one of the major disadvantages of the social media is the unfettered access they give to some persons to peddle falsehoods. This is exactly what a… Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Netizens Rally Against Finance Bill With Brief Ruto Appearance At X Forum
Capital FM
Kenyan netizens stormed X on Saturday, escalating protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and condemning poor governance in the country. Read more »
June 21
South Africa: South Africa, Don't Trust Fake Memo Claiming Opposition Democratic Alliance Intends to Undermine a Coalition Government
Africa Check
South Africa, don't trust fake memo claiming opposition Democratic Alliance intends to undermine a coalition government Read more »
Kenya: Beware of Scam Facebook Account 'Blessings Madiba Citizen' Running Bogus Promotions in the Name of Kenyan Actor Blessing Lung'aho
Africa Check
Beware of scam Facebook account 'Blessings Madiba Citizen' running bogus promotions in the name of Kenyan actor Blessing Lung'aho Read more »
West Africa: Burkina Faso's Media Regulator Clamps Down Heavily On Critical Media
MFWA
Burkina Faso's media regulator has descended heavily on several media outlets, with two media organisations suspended in less than 24 hours. Read more »
Africa: Video Shows 2022 Twister in Kansas, Usa - Not June 2024 Tornado in South Africa's Kwazulu-Natal Province
Africa Check
Video shows 2022 twister in Kansas, USA - not June 2024 tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System Among Stations Not in Compliance With Regulations
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia Telecommunications Authority Lists Liberia Broadcasting System among numerous stations that are not complying with government regulations, and risks being shut down. Read more »