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Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

Ogilvy Africa Network launches Ogilvy One in SSA with Jason Smit as managing partner

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Detailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

Detailed 'PR value' media monitoring service for Africa

10 Sep 2018

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, looks on behind bars in his trial on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on May 31, 2016. Shawkan was sentenced to five years in prison on September 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/CPJ.

Egypt sentences photojournalist Shawkan to five years

10 Sep 2018

The Future of Media in Africa

The Future of Media in Africa

Meltwater 10 Sep 2018

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

5 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Ghanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

The spread of digital connectivity in Africa

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Giokos on the roof at CNN London.

#WomensMonth: "Focus on your talents and ignore the noise"

Leigh Andrews 30 Aug 2018

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Sylvia Schutte 29 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Ugandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Human rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

Nigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

Fabian Frese, CCO of Kolle Rebbe Germany and #Loeries2018 film, and radio and audio jury president. © Al Nicoll, Gallo Images.

#Loeries2018: The power of fear and boredom

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

17 Aug 2018

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

17 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri (left) and Alagoa Morris (right) in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention on August 15, 2018.

CPJ welcomes release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri

16 Aug 2018

Media deal to increase brand exposure for African rugby

15 Aug 2018

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

New pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

6 reasons why good content is important for your business

6 reasons why good content is important for your business

Candace Bosch 14 Aug 2018

An alleged arson attack on Cameroon's Sky FM gutted the private community radio station in the Northwest Region town of Ndu destroying equipment, furniture, and the studio. Credit: Barnard Tata Gibip/CPJ Africa.

Cameroon community radio destroyed in alleged arson attack

14 Aug 2018

Google to provide free high speed Wifi in Nigeria

Google to provide free high speed Wifi in Nigeria

7 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Kenyan politicians threaten media

6 Aug 2018

Flowers and photos of Aleksandr Rastorguyev, Kirill Radchenko, and Orkhan Dzhemal, are left at the journalist union building in Moscow. The Russian journalists were killed while on assignment in the Central African Republic. Credit: AP/Pavel Golovkin/CPJ.

Investigative journalists killed in CAR

3 Aug 2018

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Louise Marsland 3 Aug 2018

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Dumisani Moyo 2 Aug 2018

Co-founders Sitati Kituyi (left) and Dicky Hokie Junior.

Kenyan entrepreneurs create African-focused stock photo platform

2 Aug 2018

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

1 Aug 2018

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Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Marketing & MediaInvestigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

Africa's insurance journalism awards open

Marketing & MediaAfrica's insurance journalism awards open

5 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaGhanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

Africacom, Cape Town.

Marketing & MediaThe spread of digital connectivity in Africa

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

Marketing & MediaAfrican editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Giokos on the roof at CNN London.

Marketing & Media#WomensMonth: "Focus on your talents and ignore the noise"

Leigh Andrews 30 Aug 2018

Balancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Marketing & MediaBalancing paid, owned and earned media - are you getting it right?

Sylvia Schutte 29 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaUgandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Marketing & MediaEgypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaHuman rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

Fabian Frese, CCO of Kolle Rebbe Germany and #Loeries2018 film, and radio and audio jury president. © Al Nicoll, Gallo Images.

Marketing & Media#Loeries2018: The power of fear and boredom

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

Marketing & MediaLesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

17 Aug 2018

#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Marketing & Media#Loeries2018: Welcome to the hypermarket

Angie White 17 Aug 2018

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

Marketing & MediaMozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

17 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri (left) and Alagoa Morris (right) in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention on August 15, 2018.

Marketing & MediaCPJ welcomes release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri

16 Aug 2018

Marketing & MediaMedia deal to increase brand exposure for African rugby

15 Aug 2018

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

Marketing & MediaNew pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

6 reasons why good content is important for your business

Marketing & Media6 reasons why good content is important for your business

Candace Bosch 14 Aug 2018

An alleged arson attack on Cameroon's Sky FM gutted the private community radio station in the Northwest Region town of Ndu destroying equipment, furniture, and the studio. Credit: Barnard Tata Gibip/CPJ Africa.

Marketing & MediaCameroon community radio destroyed in alleged arson attack

14 Aug 2018

Google to provide free high speed Wifi in Nigeria

Marketing & MediaGoogle to provide free high speed Wifi in Nigeria

7 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Marketing & MediaKenyan politicians threaten media

6 Aug 2018

Flowers and photos of Aleksandr Rastorguyev, Kirill Radchenko, and Orkhan Dzhemal, are left at the journalist union building in Moscow. The Russian journalists were killed while on assignment in the Central African Republic. Credit: AP/Pavel Golovkin/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaInvestigative journalists killed in CAR

3 Aug 2018

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Marketing & MediaOutrage at Nigerian media bill

Louise Marsland 3 Aug 2018

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Marketing & MediaAnalysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Dumisani Moyo 2 Aug 2018

Co-founders Sitati Kituyi (left) and Dicky Hokie Junior.

Marketing & MediaKenyan entrepreneurs create African-focused stock photo platform

2 Aug 2018

MTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

Marketing & MediaMTV Shuga launches three new campaigns

1 Aug 2018

How to deal with the troll armies

Marketing & MediaHow to deal with the troll armies

Louise Marsland 31 Jul 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping, BRICS Summit, South Africa.

Marketing & MediaThe next decade of BRICS

30 Jul 2018

Galal El Behairy, Egyptian poet.

Marketing & MediaRelease Egyptian poet detained for 'critical' song

30 Jul 2018

UN journalism award open for entry

Marketing & MediaUN journalism award open for entry

30 Jul 2018

Nigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

Marketing & MediaNigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

27 Jul 2018

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki celebrate the reopening of the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa on July 16. An Ethiopian news crew was attacked and their driver killed while traveling to the capital to cover the visit. Credit: AFP/Michael Tewelde.

Marketing & MediaIn Ethiopia, driver for news crew dies from injuries after attack

26 Jul 2018

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Marketing & Media#Mandela100: Using the spirit of Ubuntu to address knowledge gaps on Wikipedia

Leigh Andrews 20 Jul 2018

Africa.com buys iAfrica

Marketing & MediaAfrica.com buys iAfrica

17 Jul 2018

DRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

Marketing & MediaDRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

13 Jul 2018

Peace Hyde joins Essence Festival media panel in US

Marketing & MediaPeace Hyde joins Essence Festival media panel in US

10 Jul 2018

Does your location-based mobile partner know the location of your ads?

Marketing & MediaDoes your location-based mobile partner know the location of your ads?

Vicinity Media 10 Jul 2018

Somaliland bans operations of privately owned newspaper

Marketing & MediaSomaliland bans operations of privately owned newspaper

9 Jul 2018

Ethiopia allows access to over 260 blocked websites

Marketing & MediaEthiopia allows access to over 260 blocked websites

6 Jul 2018

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