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Court battle over repressive media law begins

Court battle over repressive media law begins

Gregory Gondwe 31 Mar 2011

Somalia: Journalist fatally wounded during football match

Somalia: Journalist fatally wounded during football match

30 Mar 2011

Cameroon bans paper, gives editor suspended sentence

Cameroon bans paper, gives editor suspended sentence

29 Mar 2011

Somalia arrests Shabelle staffers over insecurity report

Somalia arrests Shabelle staffers over insecurity report

29 Mar 2011

Repressive media law gnaws at Malawi

Repressive media law gnaws at Malawi

Gregory Gondwe 25 Mar 2011

Newspapers and journalists face threats and legal pressure

Newspapers and journalists face threats and legal pressure

25 Mar 2011

Cote d'Ivoire newspaper suspended, journalists threatened

24 Mar 2011

Somali troops target TV journalists

24 Mar 2011

Togo regulatory authority closes another radio station

24 Mar 2011

Times reporters freed in Libya; 13 still missing, detained

Times reporters freed in Libya; 13 still missing, detained

23 Mar 2011

Daily News back on the streets

Daily News back on the streets

22 Mar 2011

NYT reporters free, at Turkish embassy in Libya

NYT reporters free, at Turkish embassy in Libya

22 Mar 2011

African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

Issa Sikiti da Silva 16 Mar 2011

Dario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Dario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 15 Mar 2011

Malawi: NPL challenges injunction to stop publication

Malawi: NPL challenges injunction to stop publication

Gregory Gondwe 15 Mar 2011

International press groups condemn journalist arrests in Turkey

International press groups condemn journalist arrests in Turkey

15 Mar 2011

In Libya, Al-Jazeera journalist killed and another wounded

In Libya, Al-Jazeera journalist killed and another wounded

14 Mar 2011

What to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

What to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 14 Mar 2011

Malawi's repressive media law taken to court

Malawi's repressive media law taken to court

Gregory Gondwe 14 Mar 2011

WAN-IFRA welcomes commitment to free press in Niger

WAN-IFRA welcomes commitment to free press in Niger

14 Mar 2011

African media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

African media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

Issa Sikiti da Silva 11 Mar 2011

MCM condemns journalist assault

MCM condemns journalist assault

Gregory Gondwe 11 Mar 2011

Media freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Media freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Issa Sikiti da Silva 10 Mar 2011

African media and the self-regulation dilemma

African media and the self-regulation dilemma

Issa Sikiti da Silva 10 Mar 2011

Right of access to information hampered by govts - media conference

Right of access to information hampered by govts - media conference

Issa Sikiti da Silva 9 Mar 2011

Regulations, rights media conference kicks off at Wits

Regulations, rights media conference kicks off at Wits

Issa Sikiti da Silva 9 Mar 2011

Report back: Free African Media panel discussion

Report back: Free African Media panel discussion

Theresa Mallinson 7 Mar 2011

Libya keeps journalists from protests; Iraqi forces beat five

Libya keeps journalists from protests; Iraqi forces beat five

7 Mar 2011

Zimbabwe charges 45 with treason for viewing Egypt footage

Zimbabwe charges 45 with treason for viewing Egypt footage

Shehnilla Mohamed 7 Mar 2011

Angolan journalist gets year in prison for defamation

Angolan journalist gets year in prison for defamation

4 Mar 2011

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Court battle over repressive media law begins

Marketing & MediaCourt battle over repressive media law begins

Gregory Gondwe 31 Mar 2011

Somalia: Journalist fatally wounded during football match

Marketing & MediaSomalia: Journalist fatally wounded during football match

30 Mar 2011

Cameroon bans paper, gives editor suspended sentence

Marketing & MediaCameroon bans paper, gives editor suspended sentence

29 Mar 2011

Somalia arrests Shabelle staffers over insecurity report

Marketing & MediaSomalia arrests Shabelle staffers over insecurity report

29 Mar 2011

Repressive media law gnaws at Malawi

Marketing & MediaRepressive media law gnaws at Malawi

Gregory Gondwe 25 Mar 2011

Newspapers and journalists face threats and legal pressure

Marketing & MediaNewspapers and journalists face threats and legal pressure

25 Mar 2011

Times reporters freed in Libya; 13 still missing, detained

Marketing & MediaTimes reporters freed in Libya; 13 still missing, detained

23 Mar 2011

Daily News back on the streets

Marketing & MediaDaily News back on the streets

22 Mar 2011

NYT reporters free, at Turkish embassy in Libya

Marketing & MediaNYT reporters free, at Turkish embassy in Libya

22 Mar 2011

African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

Marketing & MediaAfrican politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

Issa Sikiti da Silva 16 Mar 2011

Dario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Marketing & MediaDario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 15 Mar 2011

Malawi: NPL challenges injunction to stop publication

Marketing & MediaMalawi: NPL challenges injunction to stop publication

Gregory Gondwe 15 Mar 2011

International press groups condemn journalist arrests in Turkey

Marketing & MediaInternational press groups condemn journalist arrests in Turkey

15 Mar 2011

In Libya, Al-Jazeera journalist killed and another wounded

Marketing & MediaIn Libya, Al-Jazeera journalist killed and another wounded

14 Mar 2011

What to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

Marketing & MediaWhat to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 14 Mar 2011

Malawi's repressive media law taken to court

Marketing & MediaMalawi's repressive media law taken to court

Gregory Gondwe 14 Mar 2011

WAN-IFRA welcomes commitment to free press in Niger

Marketing & MediaWAN-IFRA welcomes commitment to free press in Niger

14 Mar 2011

African media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

Marketing & MediaAfrican media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

Issa Sikiti da Silva 11 Mar 2011

MCM condemns journalist assault

Marketing & MediaMCM condemns journalist assault

Gregory Gondwe 11 Mar 2011

Media freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Marketing & MediaMedia freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Issa Sikiti da Silva 10 Mar 2011

African media and the self-regulation dilemma

Marketing & MediaAfrican media and the self-regulation dilemma

Issa Sikiti da Silva 10 Mar 2011

Right of access to information hampered by govts - media conference

Marketing & MediaRight of access to information hampered by govts - media conference

Issa Sikiti da Silva 9 Mar 2011

Regulations, rights media conference kicks off at Wits

Marketing & MediaRegulations, rights media conference kicks off at Wits

Issa Sikiti da Silva 9 Mar 2011

Report back: Free African Media panel discussion

Marketing & MediaReport back: Free African Media panel discussion

Theresa Mallinson 7 Mar 2011

Libya keeps journalists from protests; Iraqi forces beat five

Marketing & MediaLibya keeps journalists from protests; Iraqi forces beat five

7 Mar 2011

Zimbabwe charges 45 with treason for viewing Egypt footage

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe charges 45 with treason for viewing Egypt footage

Shehnilla Mohamed 7 Mar 2011

Angolan journalist gets year in prison for defamation

Marketing & MediaAngolan journalist gets year in prison for defamation

4 Mar 2011

Cameroon editor charged over leaked official document

Marketing & MediaCameroon editor charged over leaked official document

4 Mar 2011

Equatorial Guinea suspends journalist over Libya mention

Marketing & MediaEquatorial Guinea suspends journalist over Libya mention

3 Mar 2011

Ivory Coast political camps target rival media outlets

Marketing & MediaIvory Coast political camps target rival media outlets

2 Mar 2011

Journalists detained and broadcasts jammed in Libya

Marketing & MediaJournalists detained and broadcasts jammed in Libya

2 Mar 2011

Malawi: President's office defends repressive media law

Marketing & MediaMalawi: President's office defends repressive media law

Gregory Gondwe 2 Mar 2011

Cameroon security forces obstructing journalists

Marketing & MediaCameroon security forces obstructing journalists

28 Feb 2011

Six journalists attacked in Uganda election violence

Marketing & MediaSix journalists attacked in Uganda election violence

25 Feb 2011

Journalists missing in Libya; one killed in Iraq bombing

Marketing & MediaJournalists missing in Libya; one killed in Iraq bombing

25 Feb 2011

Reporter missing in Libya; attacks continue in Yemen, Iraq

Marketing & MediaReporter missing in Libya; attacks continue in Yemen, Iraq

23 Feb 2011

Journalists targeted in Bahrain, Yemen, and Libya

Marketing & MediaJournalists targeted in Bahrain, Yemen, and Libya

21 Feb 2011

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