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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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Congolese journalists stand in solidarity with imprisoned journalist Eliezer Ntambwe in front of the DRC's Prosecutor General's Office in Kinshasa on April 3, 2018.

DRC journalist Eliezer Ntambwe detained without charge

12 Apr 2018

Baba Alpha. Source: Mohamed Alpha.

CPJ calls on Niger to stop persecuting journalist Baba Alpha

10 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

Are you serious? Fooling around on April Fool's Day 2018

Are you serious? Fooling around on April Fool's Day 2018

Leigh Andrews 3 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Ericino de Salema, a prominent journalist and human rights lawyer, was abducted and assaulted on March 27, according to reports. Credit: Neusa Ribeiro.

Mozambique journalist abducted, assaulted

29 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

29 Mar 2018

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Media assert their rights in DRC

Media assert their rights in DRC

26 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Sam Otieno 19 Mar 2018

Cameroon: Media defies ban on political debate

Cameroon: Media defies ban on political debate

16 Mar 2018

#FreeShawkan

Do not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

#FreeTonyEzimakor campaign.

Nigerian authorities must release journalist Jones Abiri

7 Mar 2018

Freedom of expression vital for peace in South Sudan

Freedom of expression vital for peace in South Sudan

6 Mar 2018

Freedom of speech under threat in Tanzania

Freedom of speech under threat in Tanzania

2 Mar 2018

Two Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime

Two Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime

28 Feb 2018

Moroccan court convicts local publisher of criminal defamation

Moroccan court convicts local publisher of criminal defamation

19 Feb 2018

CPJ calls on Ethiopia to drop case against Zone 9 blogger

CPJ calls on Ethiopia to drop case against Zone 9 blogger

19 Feb 2018

Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye released

Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye released

15 Feb 2018

ECOWAS court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists

ECOWAS court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists

15 Feb 2018

Niger radio, TV channels in protest over tax audit

Niger radio, TV channels in protest over tax audit

12 Feb 2018

Ethiopian journalist, Eskinder Nega.

Ethiopia's Eskinder Nega refuses to sign false confession in exchange for prison release

12 Feb 2018

Egyptian public must be able to access all news sites

Egyptian public must be able to access all news sites

9 Feb 2018

Sudan detains local journalist, confiscates newspapers following reporting on protests

Sudan detains local journalist, confiscates newspapers following reporting on protests

5 Feb 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Promoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

DRC journalist detained, accused of "compromising" president over bread truck photos

DRC journalist detained, accused of "compromising" president over bread truck photos

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

31 Jan 2018

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Congolese journalists stand in solidarity with imprisoned journalist Eliezer Ntambwe in front of the DRC's Prosecutor General's Office in Kinshasa on April 3, 2018.

Marketing & MediaDRC journalist Eliezer Ntambwe detained without charge

12 Apr 2018

Baba Alpha. Source: Mohamed Alpha.

Marketing & MediaCPJ calls on Niger to stop persecuting journalist Baba Alpha

10 Apr 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

Are you serious? Fooling around on April Fool's Day 2018

Marketing & MediaAre you serious? Fooling around on April Fool's Day 2018

Leigh Andrews 3 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

Marketing & MediaSA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Ericino de Salema, a prominent journalist and human rights lawyer, was abducted and assaulted on March 27, according to reports. Credit: Neusa Ribeiro.

Marketing & MediaMozambique journalist abducted, assaulted

29 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

29 Mar 2018

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

Marketing & MediaColumnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

Marketing & MediaThese are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Media assert their rights in DRC

Marketing & MediaMedia assert their rights in DRC

26 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Sam Otieno 19 Mar 2018

Cameroon: Media defies ban on political debate

Marketing & MediaCameroon: Media defies ban on political debate

16 Mar 2018

#FreeShawkan

Marketing & MediaDo not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

#FreeTonyEzimakor campaign.

Marketing & MediaNigerian authorities must release journalist Jones Abiri

7 Mar 2018

Freedom of expression vital for peace in South Sudan

Marketing & MediaFreedom of expression vital for peace in South Sudan

6 Mar 2018

Freedom of speech under threat in Tanzania

Marketing & MediaFreedom of speech under threat in Tanzania

2 Mar 2018

Two Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime

Marketing & MediaTwo Nigerian journalists charged with cybercrime

28 Feb 2018

Moroccan court convicts local publisher of criminal defamation

Marketing & MediaMoroccan court convicts local publisher of criminal defamation

19 Feb 2018

CPJ calls on Ethiopia to drop case against Zone 9 blogger

Marketing & MediaCPJ calls on Ethiopia to drop case against Zone 9 blogger

19 Feb 2018

Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye released

Marketing & MediaEthiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye released

15 Feb 2018

ECOWAS court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists

Marketing & MediaECOWAS court rules Gambia violated rights of journalists

15 Feb 2018

Niger radio, TV channels in protest over tax audit

Marketing & MediaNiger radio, TV channels in protest over tax audit

12 Feb 2018

Ethiopian journalist, Eskinder Nega.

Marketing & MediaEthiopia's Eskinder Nega refuses to sign false confession in exchange for prison release

12 Feb 2018

Egyptian public must be able to access all news sites

Marketing & MediaEgyptian public must be able to access all news sites

9 Feb 2018

Sudan detains local journalist, confiscates newspapers following reporting on protests

Marketing & MediaSudan detains local journalist, confiscates newspapers following reporting on protests

5 Feb 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Marketing & MediaKenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Marketing & MediaPromoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

DRC journalist detained, accused of "compromising" president over bread truck photos

Marketing & MediaDRC journalist detained, accused of "compromising" president over bread truck photos

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Marketing & MediaEditors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

Marketing & MediaKenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

31 Jan 2018

Scurrilous Ugandan tabloid returns to news stands

Marketing & MediaScurrilous Ugandan tabloid returns to news stands

30 Jan 2018

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

Marketing & MediaHundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

29 Jan 2018

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

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