November 26
Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy Supports Local Businesses With Networking and Knowledge Sharing to Navigate Currency Fluctuations
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa
In observance of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, the U.S. Embassy successfully conducted a series of events fostering insightful and engaging discussions among women… Read more »
Nigeria: Ene Obi First Female President of Student Union At University of Jos in Nigeria, Not Pwajok Kalang in 2024
Africa Check
Ene Obi first female president of student union at University of Jos in Nigeria, not Pwajok Kalang in 2024 Read more »
Angola: Strategic Media Plan Implemented in 72 Percent
ANGOP
The Strategic Plan for the Media has already been implemented in 72 percent, lacking only the programme to modernise the public media, the Secretary of State for Social… Read more »
Sudan: Cabinet - SUNA Is the Key Source of Sudan News
SNA
The Transitional Council of Ministers has given directives to ministers, undersecretaries, secretaries-general and leaderships in ministries and government units to refer to the… Read more »
November 25
Africa: Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Warns of Disinformation and Big Tech's Influence On SA Democracy
Daily Maverick
Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate and CEO of Filipino news outlet Rappler, believes South Africa's traditional media is strong, but that won't last, posing an ongoing threat to… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Upholds Detention of Vlogger Fatakumavuta
New Times
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday, November 25, upheld a decision by Kicukiro Primary Court to deny bail to Jean Bosco Sengabo, alias 'Fatakumavuta,' a former radio presenter… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Image Showing Nigeria's Kano State Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki Gini, With Stack of Cash Not Photoshopped
Africa Check
No, image showing Nigeria's Kano state deputy minority leader, Aliyu Sani Madaki Gini, with stack of cash not photoshopped Read more »
Ghana: Radio, TV Presenter in Trouble ...for Allegedly Publishing False News
Ghanaian Times
A Kumasi-based radio and television (TV) presenter has been arrested for offences, including publication of false news by the police to assist in investigation on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: MDC 2024 - Nigerian Media Must Self-Regulate, Oppose Govt Censorship
Premium Times
Nigerian journalists have increasingly raised concerns over censorship and attacks on the media, which has worsened in recent times Read more »
November 24
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist, Others Shortlisted for CJID Journalism Excellence Award
Premium Times
CJID said 15 journalists, who authored 13 reports were shortlisted from a pool of 388 entries received from seven countries across West Africa. Read more »
November 22
Ghana: Police Chief Wants Partnership With Media Ahead of Elections
Ghanaian Times
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has urged the media to work closely with the police to curb misinformation and disinformation before, during and… Read more »
Africa: 'We Have Taken Risks to Tell the Stories,' Says Press Freedom Awardee
VOA
This time last year, American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva was in a Russian prison, jailed on bogus charges. Read more »
Malawi: Vice President Usi Launches MBC TV 2 On-the-Go, a Game-Changer for Youth Broadcasting
Nyasa Times
On Thursday, November 21, Malawi's Vice President, Right Honorable Dr. Michael Usi, officially launched MBC TV 2 On-the-Go at a vibrant ceremony at the MBC offices in Lilongwe. The… Read more »
Liberia: ALJA Condemns Boakai's Attempt to Undermine Separation of Powers Principle
Liberian Observer
The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has expressed consternation over the decision of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to bypass House Speaker Jonathan… Read more »
November 21
Eritrea: Daughter of Jailed Eritrean Journalist Continues to Fight for His Release
VOA
Journalist Betlehem Isaak, the daughter of journalist Dawit Isaak -- a dual Eritrean-Swedish citizen imprisoned without trial in Eritrea since 2001-- accepted the 2024 Edelstam… Read more »
Uganda: Karamoja Journalists Trained to Shine Spotlight On Gender Inclusion
Nile Post
The Uganda Media Women's Association (UMWA) has successfully concluded a three-day training workshop for journalists in Karamoja, aimed at fostering a gender-sensitive approach to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Italy Agree to Bolster Bilateral Ties Through Media Collaboration
ENA
The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) and Italy's Agenzia Nova have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their cooperation. Read more »
Liberia: Silencing the Media Is Silencing the People [opinion]
Liberian Investigator
The verbal and physical assault on journalist Nyantee Togba--a dedicated reporter from OK FM and The Liberian Investigator --by individuals believed to be members of the Unity… Read more »
November 20
Nigeria: Video of a Nigerian Female Police Officer Accusing Male Colleague of Assault Is From 2022, Not 2024 As Social Media Posts Claim
Africa Check
Video of a Nigerian female police officer accusing male colleague of assault is from 2022, not 2024 as social media posts claim Read more »
Southern Africa: Bottom-Up Approach Imperative for Ai Development in Africa [press release]
MISA
Speaking on the impact of AI on the media and the quest to position the media as a trusted source of verified news and information, Dr Moyo said the African Union's Agenda 2063… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy
New Times
A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is… Read more »
November 19
Mozambique: Journalists in the Crossfire of Mozambique's Post-Election Crisis
CPJ
In the weeks since Mozambique's October 9 general election -- which was characterized by irregularities and in which the ruling Frelimo party claimed victory -- the country has… Read more »
Uganda: Next Media Launches Sixth Edition of Housing Baraza, Focuses On Affordable Housing Solutions
Nile Post
Next Media Services has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Uganda's housing challenges with the launch of the sixth edition of the NBS Housing Baraza. Read more »
Uganda: Renowned Ugandan Journalist Kabengwa Hospitalized in UK
Nile Post
Ugandan journalist James Kabengwa's health crisis has captured the attention of the public eye, courtesy of prominent figure Frank Gashumba, shedding light on the perils of medical… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Growing Surveillance of Journalists and Human Rights Defenders Sparks Concern
263Chat
A recent symposium in Harare has shed light on the alarming rate of surveillance on journalists and human rights defenders across Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. Read more »
