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Ethiopian bloggers released ahead of Obama visit

Ethiopian bloggers released ahead of Obama visit

10 Jul 2015

Egypt court sets trial date for Al Jazeera journalists

Egypt court sets trial date for Al Jazeera journalists

30 Jun 2015

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Sudanese newspaper El Akhbar ceases publication

24 Jun 2015

Two newspaper print-runs seized in Sudan's capital

Two newspaper print-runs seized in Sudan's capital

15 Jun 2015

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Tunisia: PM committed to free, independent media, says SNJT's B'ghouri

15 Jun 2015

Malawi: Govt revives media gagging law! Bill to regulate Facebook, Twitter and online media

Malawi: Govt revives media gagging law! Bill to regulate Facebook, Twitter and online media

Nyasa Times 12 Jun 2015

Angola journalist Rafael Marques convicted of defamation

Angola journalist Rafael Marques convicted of defamation

Elena Pramesberger 1 Jun 2015

Sudan security seizes print-runs of ten newspapers, suspends four

Sudan security seizes print-runs of ten newspapers, suspends four

27 May 2015

Charlie Hebdo takes disciplinary action against Moroccan journalist

Charlie Hebdo takes disciplinary action against Moroccan journalist

18 May 2015

S.Sudan security given key role in new media regulation bodies

S.Sudan security given key role in new media regulation bodies

15 May 2015

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Namibia again tops African press freedom charts

7 May 2015

Access urges action on Burundi's internet shut down

Access urges action on Burundi's internet shut down

Lilian Mutegi 5 May 2015

Africans back media freedom, says survey

Africans back media freedom, says survey

4 May 2015

Somali media network raided after broadcasting Al-Shabaab spokesperson's voice on radio

Somali media network raided after broadcasting Al-Shabaab spokesperson's voice on radio

14 Apr 2015

Egypt sentences three journalists to life in prison

Egypt sentences three journalists to life in prison

13 Apr 2015

The MFWA urges journalists to avoid using inflammatory hate speech

The MFWA urges journalists to avoid using inflammatory hate speech

9 Apr 2015

Somali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

Somali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

7 Apr 2015

Nigerian military releases Al Jazeera journalists

Nigerian military releases Al Jazeera journalists

7 Apr 2015

One week mark for detained Al Jazeera journalists in Nigeria

One week mark for detained Al Jazeera journalists in Nigeria

1 Apr 2015

IFEX: Drop defamation charges against author of Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola

IFEX: Drop defamation charges against author of Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola

30 Mar 2015

Algerian authorities step up harassment of print media

Algerian authorities step up harassment of print media

27 Mar 2015

Two Al-Jazeera journalists detained in NE Nigeria

Two Al-Jazeera journalists detained in NE Nigeria

27 Mar 2015

Mauritania: Call to release Mohamed Mkhaïtir, blogger sentenced to death for apostasy

Mauritania: Call to release Mohamed Mkhaïtir, blogger sentenced to death for apostasy

25 Mar 2015

Criminal libel has no place in law books

Criminal libel has no place in law books

Anton Harber 20 Mar 2015

Egypt: Sisi slammed over Al Jazeera claims

Egypt: Sisi slammed over Al Jazeera claims

19 Mar 2015

Al Jazeera slams trial delay

Al Jazeera slams trial delay

10 Mar 2015

Burundi set to ease media restrictions

Burundi set to ease media restrictions

9 Mar 2015

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris promises to keep Euronews neutral

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris promises to keep Euronews neutral

2 Mar 2015

One step forwards, one back for democracy

One step forwards, one back for democracy

Anton Harber 2 Mar 2015

Appeal Court orders journalist Rugurika's release

Appeal Court orders journalist Rugurika's release

19 Feb 2015

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Egypt court sets trial date for Al Jazeera journalists

Marketing & MediaEgypt court sets trial date for Al Jazeera journalists

30 Jun 2015

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Marketing & MediaSudanese newspaper El Akhbar ceases publication

24 Jun 2015

Two newspaper print-runs seized in Sudan's capital

Marketing & MediaTwo newspaper print-runs seized in Sudan's capital

15 Jun 2015

FreeDigitalPhotos

Marketing & MediaTunisia: PM committed to free, independent media, says SNJT's B'ghouri

15 Jun 2015

Malawi: Govt revives media gagging law! Bill to regulate Facebook, Twitter and online media

Marketing & MediaMalawi: Govt revives media gagging law! Bill to regulate Facebook, Twitter and online media

Nyasa Times 12 Jun 2015

Angola journalist Rafael Marques convicted of defamation

Marketing & MediaAngola journalist Rafael Marques convicted of defamation

Elena Pramesberger 1 Jun 2015

Sudan security seizes print-runs of ten newspapers, suspends four

Marketing & MediaSudan security seizes print-runs of ten newspapers, suspends four

27 May 2015

Charlie Hebdo takes disciplinary action against Moroccan journalist

Marketing & MediaCharlie Hebdo takes disciplinary action against Moroccan journalist

18 May 2015

S.Sudan security given key role in new media regulation bodies

Marketing & MediaS.Sudan security given key role in new media regulation bodies

15 May 2015

Image via

Marketing & MediaNamibia again tops African press freedom charts

7 May 2015

Access urges action on Burundi's internet shut down

Marketing & MediaAccess urges action on Burundi's internet shut down

Lilian Mutegi 5 May 2015

Africans back media freedom, says survey

Marketing & MediaAfricans back media freedom, says survey

4 May 2015

Somali media network raided after broadcasting Al-Shabaab spokesperson's voice on radio

Marketing & MediaSomali media network raided after broadcasting Al-Shabaab spokesperson's voice on radio

14 Apr 2015

Egypt sentences three journalists to life in prison

Marketing & MediaEgypt sentences three journalists to life in prison

13 Apr 2015

The MFWA urges journalists to avoid using inflammatory hate speech

Marketing & MediaThe MFWA urges journalists to avoid using inflammatory hate speech

9 Apr 2015

Somali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

Marketing & MediaSomali journalists arrested over Garissa massacre coverage

7 Apr 2015

Nigerian military releases Al Jazeera journalists

Marketing & MediaNigerian military releases Al Jazeera journalists

7 Apr 2015

One week mark for detained Al Jazeera journalists in Nigeria

Marketing & MediaOne week mark for detained Al Jazeera journalists in Nigeria

1 Apr 2015

IFEX: Drop defamation charges against author of Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola

Marketing & MediaIFEX: Drop defamation charges against author of Blood Diamonds: Corruption and Torture in Angola

30 Mar 2015

Algerian authorities step up harassment of print media

Marketing & MediaAlgerian authorities step up harassment of print media

27 Mar 2015

Two Al-Jazeera journalists detained in NE Nigeria

Marketing & MediaTwo Al-Jazeera journalists detained in NE Nigeria

27 Mar 2015

Mauritania: Call to release Mohamed Mkhaïtir, blogger sentenced to death for apostasy

Marketing & MediaMauritania: Call to release Mohamed Mkhaïtir, blogger sentenced to death for apostasy

25 Mar 2015

Criminal libel has no place in law books

Marketing & MediaCriminal libel has no place in law books

Anton Harber 20 Mar 2015

Egypt: Sisi slammed over Al Jazeera claims

Marketing & MediaEgypt: Sisi slammed over Al Jazeera claims

19 Mar 2015

Al Jazeera slams trial delay

Marketing & MediaAl Jazeera slams trial delay

10 Mar 2015

Burundi set to ease media restrictions

Marketing & MediaBurundi set to ease media restrictions

9 Mar 2015

Egyptian billionaire Sawiris promises to keep Euronews neutral

Marketing & MediaEgyptian billionaire Sawiris promises to keep Euronews neutral

2 Mar 2015

One step forwards, one back for democracy

Marketing & MediaOne step forwards, one back for democracy

Anton Harber 2 Mar 2015

Appeal Court orders journalist Rugurika's release

Marketing & MediaAppeal Court orders journalist Rugurika's release

19 Feb 2015

Media leak: Africans who have stashed their money in HSBC Switzerland

Marketing & MediaMedia leak: Africans who have stashed their money in HSBC Switzerland

18 Feb 2015

S. Sudan bans journalists from interviewing rebels

Marketing & MediaS. Sudan bans journalists from interviewing rebels

17 Feb 2015

Nigeria: Group warns government against media clampdown

Marketing & MediaNigeria: Group warns government against media clampdown

Tobi Soniyi 13 Feb 2015

S.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

Marketing & MediaS.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

13 Feb 2015

Egypt court releases Al Jazeera journalists on bail

Marketing & MediaEgypt court releases Al Jazeera journalists on bail

13 Feb 2015

The script of the Western news media

Marketing & MediaThe script of the Western news media

Janine Lazarus 4 Feb 2015

Burundi rights groups protest jailing of radio chief

Marketing & MediaBurundi rights groups protest jailing of radio chief

4 Feb 2015

Jailed journos: Greste freed, now for Fahmy and Mohamed

Marketing & MediaJailed journos: Greste freed, now for Fahmy and Mohamed

2 Feb 2015

Bad karma? Hackers hit Gaborone daily

Marketing & MediaBad karma? Hackers hit Gaborone daily

30 Jan 2015

SADC Media Awards entries now open

GovernmentSADC Media Awards entries now open

28 Jan 2015

Ethiopia clamps down on independent media

Marketing & MediaEthiopia clamps down on independent media

23 Jan 2015

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