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Community radio - game-changers

Community radio - game-changers

Dumisani Moyo 3 May 2016

National broadcasters in Africa: The politics of non-reform

National broadcasters in Africa: The politics of non-reform

Hendrik Bussiek 3 May 2016

Private media struggle against Africa's state-owned Goliaths

Private media struggle against Africa's state-owned Goliaths

Sulemana Braimah 3 May 2016

A Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

A Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

Henry Maina 3 May 2016

The birth of the Windhoek Declaration

The birth of the Windhoek Declaration

Gwen Lister 3 May 2016

Open data and new technologies: keys to the media's future

Open data and new technologies: keys to the media's future

Stephen Abbott Pugh 3 May 2016

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Pansy Tlakula 3 May 2016

The state of media freedom in Africa

The state of media freedom in Africa

26 Apr 2016

'Anonymous' cyber-attack hits Angola govt after activists jailed

'Anonymous' cyber-attack hits Angola govt after activists jailed

1 Apr 2016

Two TV stations ordered off the air in DRC

Two TV stations ordered off the air in DRC

8 Feb 2016

Entries open for 'The Bobs - Best of Online Activism'

Entries open for 'The Bobs - Best of Online Activism'

8 Feb 2016

Burundi arrests two foreign journalists

Burundi arrests two foreign journalists

1 Feb 2016

Freedom of information making global headlines

Freedom of information making global headlines

31 Dec 2015

Russian blogger jailed for five years for pro-Ukraine posts

Russian blogger jailed for five years for pro-Ukraine posts

31 Dec 2015

South Sudan in top five 'most deadliest places for journalists'

South Sudan in top five 'most deadliest places for journalists'

30 Dec 2015

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Somali journalist wounded in car bombing: police

4 Dec 2015

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In Ethiopia, Zone 9 bloggers acquitted of terrorism charges

20 Oct 2015

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Kenya media condemn 'draconian' parliamentary press law

16 Oct 2015

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Somali journalist arrests condemned: rights group

6 Oct 2015

Freedom! Al-Jazeera TV journos pardoned

Freedom! Al-Jazeera TV journos pardoned

23 Sep 2015

Tanzania newspaper returns after three-year ban

Tanzania newspaper returns after three-year ban

23 Sep 2015

Egyptian court sentences Al Jazeera journalists

Egyptian court sentences Al Jazeera journalists

31 Aug 2015

No verdict on Al Jazeera trial

No verdict on Al Jazeera trial

31 Jul 2015

Zambian editor, journalist released on bail

Zambian editor, journalist released on bail

17 Jul 2015

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

16 Jul 2015

Zambia arrests editor, journalist over anti-corruption letter

Zambia arrests editor, journalist over anti-corruption letter

16 Jul 2015

Let all the jailed Ethiopian journalists go free

Let all the jailed Ethiopian journalists go free

13 Jul 2015

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

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Community radio - game-changers

Marketing & MediaCommunity radio - game-changers

Dumisani Moyo 3 May 2016

National broadcasters in Africa: The politics of non-reform

Marketing & MediaNational broadcasters in Africa: The politics of non-reform

Hendrik Bussiek 3 May 2016

Private media struggle against Africa's state-owned Goliaths

Marketing & MediaPrivate media struggle against Africa's state-owned Goliaths

Sulemana Braimah 3 May 2016

A Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

Marketing & MediaA Declaration that still packs a punch for a free press

Henry Maina 3 May 2016

The birth of the Windhoek Declaration

Marketing & MediaThe birth of the Windhoek Declaration

Gwen Lister 3 May 2016

Open data and new technologies: keys to the media's future

Marketing & MediaOpen data and new technologies: keys to the media's future

Stephen Abbott Pugh 3 May 2016

Turning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Marketing & MediaTurning freedom of expression resolutions into reality

Pansy Tlakula 3 May 2016

The state of media freedom in Africa

Marketing & MediaThe state of media freedom in Africa

26 Apr 2016

'Anonymous' cyber-attack hits Angola govt after activists jailed

Marketing & Media'Anonymous' cyber-attack hits Angola govt after activists jailed

1 Apr 2016

Two TV stations ordered off the air in DRC

Marketing & MediaTwo TV stations ordered off the air in DRC

8 Feb 2016

Entries open for 'The Bobs - Best of Online Activism'

Marketing & MediaEntries open for 'The Bobs - Best of Online Activism'

8 Feb 2016

Burundi arrests two foreign journalists

Marketing & MediaBurundi arrests two foreign journalists

1 Feb 2016

Freedom of information making global headlines

Marketing & MediaFreedom of information making global headlines

31 Dec 2015

Russian blogger jailed for five years for pro-Ukraine posts

Marketing & MediaRussian blogger jailed for five years for pro-Ukraine posts

31 Dec 2015

South Sudan in top five 'most deadliest places for journalists'

Marketing & MediaSouth Sudan in top five 'most deadliest places for journalists'

30 Dec 2015

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Marketing & MediaSomali journalist wounded in car bombing: police

4 Dec 2015

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Marketing & MediaIn Ethiopia, Zone 9 bloggers acquitted of terrorism charges

20 Oct 2015

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Marketing & MediaKenya media condemn 'draconian' parliamentary press law

16 Oct 2015

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Marketing & MediaSomali journalist arrests condemned: rights group

6 Oct 2015

Freedom! Al-Jazeera TV journos pardoned

Marketing & MediaFreedom! Al-Jazeera TV journos pardoned

23 Sep 2015

Tanzania newspaper returns after three-year ban

Marketing & MediaTanzania newspaper returns after three-year ban

23 Sep 2015

Egyptian court sentences Al Jazeera journalists

Marketing & MediaEgyptian court sentences Al Jazeera journalists

31 Aug 2015

No verdict on Al Jazeera trial

Marketing & MediaNo verdict on Al Jazeera trial

31 Jul 2015

Zambian editor, journalist released on bail

Marketing & MediaZambian editor, journalist released on bail

17 Jul 2015

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

Marketing & MediaKenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

16 Jul 2015

Zambia arrests editor, journalist over anti-corruption letter

Marketing & MediaZambia arrests editor, journalist over anti-corruption letter

16 Jul 2015

Let all the jailed Ethiopian journalists go free

Marketing & MediaLet all the jailed Ethiopian journalists go free

13 Jul 2015

Ethiopian bloggers released ahead of Obama visit

Marketing & MediaEthiopian bloggers released ahead of Obama visit

10 Jul 2015

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

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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

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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

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