November 12
South Africa: Media Reminder - Na and NCOP to Hold Plenary Sittings to Discuss 16 Days of Activism and Infrastructure Development [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Tuesday, 12 November 2024 - The National Assembly (NA) will hold a plenary session scheduled to start at 10:00. Among the items on the agenda from 10:00 to 13:00 is the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Media Freedom Under Threat - Beukes Speaks Out
Namibian
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November 11
Sudan: Cyber Attacks, the Latest Weapon in Sudan's War On Media
Dabanga
Since the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began clashing on April 15, 2023, independent media--particularly those operating abroad--have become critical… Read more »
Ethiopia: CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Commit to Press Freedom During UN Human Rights Review
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to accept and implement recommendations on improving press freedom conditions and guaranteeing the safety of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Keen to Release Information in Real Time
The Herald
The Government is making concerted efforts towards ensuring real-time dissemination of information, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZTN Gears Up for 'Toys for Boys' Fiesta
The Herald
Leading DSTV channel, ZTN Prime, will top off "Men's Month" with a men-only fiesta that features an assortment of exciting activities including a car show, whiskey and beer-tasting… Read more »
Sudan: Covering Sudan's War, As Told By Journalists
Dabanga
More than 18 months into Sudan's war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the work of Sudanese journalists has grown… Read more »
November 08
Mozambique: Mozambique's Journalists Are Trapped in Post-Election Violence
RSF
The political turbulence rocking Mozambique since the start of the protests against fraud in the general elections, which were held on 9 October, has made journalism a dangerous… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Dismisses National Radio Board of Directors
ANGOP
President João Lourenço, in an order issued Friday, terminated the mandate of the Board of Directors of the public company Radio National of Angola (RNA) led by Pedro… Read more »
November 07
West Africa: RSF Calls on Authorities in the Sahel Region to Sign the Declaration on the Right to Information [press release]
RSF
At the summit co-organised by UNESCO and the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa on 6 and 7 November to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists,… Read more »
South Sudan: Reporter's Diary - the Struggle for Survival for South Sudanese Returnees
The New Humanitarian
'There is no house, no food, and no place to sleep for the children.' Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Sex Tapes - Equatorial Guinea Installs CCTV in Offices
Leadership
The government of Equatorial Guinea has launched an investigation into a series of leaked pornographic videos allegedly involving high-ranking civil servant Baltasar Engonga… Read more »
Africa: Trump Shocks Critics, Returns to White House
Leadership
Donald John Trump is returning to the White House after a historic victory in the keenly contested US Presidential election on Tuesday, November 5. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians and Social Media Usage
This Day
The advent of social media has been no doubt life transforming and life defining for many people around the globe. Nigerians are no exceptions. Read more »
Nigeria: NSCC Drafts Media Veterans to Energise Mandate
This Day
The National Senior Citizens Centre came into existence through the instrumentality of an Act of the National Assembly signed into law in 2017 with a mandate to cater for the needs… Read more »
November 06
Uganda: Journalists Boycott Parliament Coverage After Detention By Security
Nile Post
At a press conference, UPPA president Sam Ibanda Mugabi strongly criticised the decision, underscoring the importance of independent media coverage free from interference. Read more »
Africa: WHO Equips Journalists to Spotlight Critical Health Insights From 2023 Ghana's Steps Report
WHO-AFRO
In public health, data serves as a critical foundation for understanding challenges and making informed decisions. Without clear, accurate information, it's difficult for… Read more »
Sudan: A Call for Justice and Safety for Sudanese Journalists
Dabanga
The African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa is hosting a critical event today and tomorrow, November 6 and 7, commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes… Read more »
Sudan: Journalists Killed... We Will Not Forget, We Will Not Forgive, Justice Will Prevail
Dabanga
This week, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosts the main event commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This… Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Journalists Shortlisted for MFWA Fellowship
Daily Trust
45 journalists across four countries in West Africa have been shortlisted for the 2024 Digital Public Infrastructure Fellowship, organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa… Read more »
Nigeria: Vanguard Warns Public, Distances Itself From Fake Story On AfDB President
Vanguard
Vanguard Media Limited hereby issues a public warning to disregard a falsified visual circulating online, which purports to be a screenshot of our website. Read more »
Nigeria: Vanguard Christian Fellowship Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Thanksgiving
Vanguard
The Vanguard Media Christian Fellowship has announced that it will hold its 2024 end-of-year thanksgiving service in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Vanguard Media… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Media Forum Launches '#Silence Kills - No Time to Waste for Sudan' Campaign
Dabanga
The Sudan Media Forum (SMF)*, an alliance of independent Sudanese press and media organisations, today launched a new campaign, 'Silence Kills: No Time to Waste for Sudan,' to… Read more »
November 05
Africa: Misinformation Really Does Spread Like a Virus, Suggest Mathematical Models Drawn From Epidemiology [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is… Read more »
Nigeria: Did Former Governor Uduaghan 'Remarkably' Cut Infant Mortality in Nigeria's Delta State By More Than Half, As Glowing Column Claims?
Africa Check
Did former governor Uduaghan 'remarkably' cut infant mortality in Nigeria's Delta state by more than half, as glowing column claims? Read more »
