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Source: © The Economic Times President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US

Trump's U-turn on the banning of TikTokDanette Breitenbach

Source: © Cottonbro Studio There is uncertainty for advertisers on TikTok as the platform's future hangs in the balance with Trump’s return to power

Uncertainty for TikTok advertisers with Trump’s return to power

8 Nov 2024

Source: © 123rf A handbook has been published ahead of the US elections as a resource for newsrooms worldwide to battle fake news

Newsroom blueprint to combat AI and fake news published ahead of US elections

4 Nov 2024

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Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

29 Jan 2018

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 26 Jan 2018

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

25 Jan 2018

Sudan arrests journalists, confiscates papers for reporting on inflation protests

Sudan arrests journalists, confiscates papers for reporting on inflation protests

19 Jan 2018

Cairo, Egypt/ © Leonid Andronov via

Egypt extends state of emergency and tightens censorship

Marwa Morgan 18 Jan 2018

Security police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

Security police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

10 Jan 2018

CPJ announces press oppressors' awards amid Trump's fake news awards

CPJ announces press oppressors' awards amid Trump's fake news awards

9 Jan 2018

Somali authorities arrest local journalist following critical reporting

Somali authorities arrest local journalist following critical reporting

5 Jan 2018

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

3 Jan 2018

Image credit: scanrail via .

Somaliland journalists detained, accused of "false news"

29 Dec 2017

Rwanda. © Tomas Griger via

Rwanda prevents journalist from attending UN event

22 Dec 2017

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2017 Daily Maverick South African Persons of the Year: The Whistle-blowers

Jessica Bezuidenhout & Rebecca Davis 22 Dec 2017

Ahmed Abba to be freed

Ahmed Abba to be freed

21 Dec 2017

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

21 Dec 2017

Ethiopian government blocks social media as violence spreads

Ethiopian government blocks social media as violence spreads

19 Dec 2017

Promoting free speech in Lesotho

Promoting free speech in Lesotho

14 Dec 2017

Record number of journalists imprisoned globally

Record number of journalists imprisoned globally

13 Dec 2017

Cameroon detains US-Cameroonian writer over critical commentary

Cameroon detains US-Cameroonian writer over critical commentary

12 Dec 2017

Ugandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story

Ugandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story

23 Nov 2017

Christiane Amanpour.

Journalists honoured for courageous reporting

20 Nov 2017

#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

Louise Marsland 15 Nov 2017

Honouring courageous journalism

Honouring courageous journalism

7 Nov 2017

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

6 Nov 2017

Impunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

Impunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

1 Nov 2017

Chadian journalist imprisoned after report on airline's alleged weapons smuggling

Chadian journalist imprisoned after report on airline's alleged weapons smuggling

27 Oct 2017

Three Cameroonian journalists charged with criminal defamation

Three Cameroonian journalists charged with criminal defamation

18 Oct 2017

Freedom of expression urged in Kenya

Freedom of expression urged in Kenya

18 Oct 2017

Promoting free speech in Zimbabwe

Promoting free speech in Zimbabwe

17 Oct 2017

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

29 Sep 2017

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

28 Sep 2017

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Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Marketing & MediaWhy release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 26 Jan 2018

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

Marketing & MediaPopular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

25 Jan 2018

Sudan arrests journalists, confiscates papers for reporting on inflation protests

Marketing & MediaSudan arrests journalists, confiscates papers for reporting on inflation protests

19 Jan 2018

Cairo, Egypt/ © Leonid Andronov via

Marketing & MediaEgypt extends state of emergency and tightens censorship

Marwa Morgan 18 Jan 2018

Security police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

Marketing & MediaSecurity police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

10 Jan 2018

CPJ announces press oppressors' awards amid Trump's fake news awards

Marketing & MediaCPJ announces press oppressors' awards amid Trump's fake news awards

9 Jan 2018

Somali authorities arrest local journalist following critical reporting

Marketing & MediaSomali authorities arrest local journalist following critical reporting

5 Jan 2018

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

Marketing & MediaA December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

3 Jan 2018

Image credit: scanrail via .

Marketing & MediaSomaliland journalists detained, accused of "false news"

29 Dec 2017

Rwanda. © Tomas Griger via

Marketing & MediaRwanda prevents journalist from attending UN event

22 Dec 2017

All images ©

Marketing & Media2017 Daily Maverick South African Persons of the Year: The Whistle-blowers

Jessica Bezuidenhout & Rebecca Davis 22 Dec 2017

Ahmed Abba to be freed

Marketing & MediaAhmed Abba to be freed

21 Dec 2017

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

Marketing & MediaEight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

21 Dec 2017

Ethiopian government blocks social media as violence spreads

Marketing & MediaEthiopian government blocks social media as violence spreads

19 Dec 2017

Promoting free speech in Lesotho

Marketing & MediaPromoting free speech in Lesotho

14 Dec 2017

Record number of journalists imprisoned globally

Marketing & MediaRecord number of journalists imprisoned globally

13 Dec 2017

Cameroon detains US-Cameroonian writer over critical commentary

Marketing & MediaCameroon detains US-Cameroonian writer over critical commentary

12 Dec 2017

Ugandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story

Marketing & MediaUgandan tabloid editors detained over 'fake' story

23 Nov 2017

Christiane Amanpour.

Marketing & MediaJournalists honoured for courageous reporting

20 Nov 2017

#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

Marketing & Media#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

Louise Marsland 15 Nov 2017

Honouring courageous journalism

Marketing & MediaHonouring courageous journalism

7 Nov 2017

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

Marketing & MediaUS journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

6 Nov 2017

Impunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

Marketing & MediaImpunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

1 Nov 2017

Chadian journalist imprisoned after report on airline's alleged weapons smuggling

Marketing & MediaChadian journalist imprisoned after report on airline's alleged weapons smuggling

27 Oct 2017

Three Cameroonian journalists charged with criminal defamation

Marketing & MediaThree Cameroonian journalists charged with criminal defamation

18 Oct 2017

Freedom of expression urged in Kenya

Marketing & MediaFreedom of expression urged in Kenya

18 Oct 2017

Promoting free speech in Zimbabwe

Marketing & MediaPromoting free speech in Zimbabwe

17 Oct 2017

Promoting press freedom in Malawi

Marketing & MediaPromoting press freedom in Malawi

29 Sep 2017

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

Marketing & MediaThreats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

28 Sep 2017

Tanzania tightens noose on social media

Marketing & MediaTanzania tightens noose on social media

27 Sep 2017

Somali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

Marketing & MediaSomali journalist dies after suicide bomber targets café

15 Sep 2017

Cameroonian journalists released from prison: (from left) Atia Tilarious Azohnwi, Tim Finnian, and Hans Achomba (source: CPJ/family handouts).

Marketing & MediaCameroon releases three journalists jailed under anti-terror law

4 Sep 2017

Congolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

Marketing & MediaCongolese radio journalist arrested at protest is beaten in custody

1 Sep 2017

Egypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

Marketing & MediaEgypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

31 Aug 2017

UNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

Marketing & MediaUNMISS expresses condolences after death of journalist in South Sudan

29 Aug 2017

Kenyan journalists harassed, detained, reporting on election violence

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists harassed, detained, reporting on election violence

19 Aug 2017

Journalist detained without charge in Puntland

Marketing & MediaJournalist detained without charge in Puntland

16 Aug 2017

Police raid Congolese radio station for report on new tax

Marketing & MediaPolice raid Congolese radio station for report on new tax

14 Aug 2017

Journalists detained, harassed, beaten covering Congo protests

Marketing & MediaJournalists detained, harassed, beaten covering Congo protests

7 Aug 2017

The Gathering 2017 Media Edition.Credit: Ashraf Hendricks, GroundUp.org.za.

Marketing & MediaHow to save SA from state capture and media elitism

Louise Marsland 4 Aug 2017

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