Africa:  Colonial-Era Defamation Laws Persist in Africa

IPI, 14 April 2014

A South African legal expert is urging journalists to get more involved in abolishing criminal defamation laws, saying she is “horrified” how little awareness there is… Read more »

Ethiopia:  Stop Arresting Journalists, Say World Editors, Publishers

allAfrica, 16 April 2014

The text of a resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on the Ethiopian government to review its use of anti-terrorism laws against… Read more »

Eswatini:  IPI Calls On Swazi Govt to Free Editor

allAfrica, 16 April 2014

The text of a resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on Swaziland's government to drop charges against jailed editor and human rights… Read more »

Egypt:  Editors, Publishers, Urge Revamp of Media Laws

IPI, 16 April 2014

A resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on the Egyptian government to review its use of anti-terrorism laws against journalists: Read more »

Africa:  From North to South, East to West, Media Freedom in Africa Under Challenge

allAfrica, 13 April 2014

The executive director of the International Press Institute (IPI), Alison Bethel McKenzie, delivered a wide-ranging report on press freedom in the world to the institute's world… Read more »

Egypt:   Journalists Protest in Cairo, Demand Protection During Coverage

Aswat Masriya, 17 April 2014

Dozens of journalists held a vigil outside the Journalist's Syndicate on Thursday while carrying pens and cameras. They demanded protection against "being targeted during their… Read more »

South Africa:  Send 'Secrecy Bill' for Court Review, Says IPI

allAfrica, 16 April 2014

The text of a resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on South Africa's president to send the 'secrecy bill' for constitutional review: Read more »

Africa:  IPI Members Call for Court Review of South African Bill

IPI, 15 April 2014

Leading global journalists are urging South African President Jacob Zuma to send controversial legislation to the Constitutional Court for review amid concerns that the bill could… Read more »

South Africa:  Press Leaders Struggled to Get Visas for Congress

allAfrica, 16 April 2014

The text of a resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute expressing deep concern that South African diplomatic missions were obstructive in responding… Read more »

Liberia:   Ken Best Among 66 'World Press Freedom Heroes' in Cape Town This Weekend

Liberian Observer, 13 April 2014

"A Celebration of 20 Years of Freedom," exclaims a banner in bold, electric print on the website of the International Press Institute's 2014 World Congress opening up this weekend… Read more »

Somalia:   The Verdict On Somalia's New Draft Media Law

African Arguments, 19 March 2014

It is not everyday that UK Somali journalists meet in London to discuss a law in Somalia – a country known for its lawlessness and for being the epitome of a failed state.… Read more »

Africa:   Media Dialogue On Hate Speech in Africa

Ethical Journalism Network, 17 April 2014

The following speech was given by Aidan White, EJN Director, during the Media dialogue on hate speech in Africa conference in Kigali on April 17th 2014: Read more »

Zambia:   MISA Concerned By Govt Pressure On Radio Stations

Zambia Reports, 16 April 2014

The Zambia chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has issued the following statement to express its concern over calls by Copperbelt Minister Mwenya Musenge that… Read more »