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

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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

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CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

13 Sep 2018

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, looks on behind bars in his trial on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on May 31, 2016. Shawkan was sentenced to five years in prison on September 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/CPJ.

Egypt sentences photojournalist Shawkan to five years

10 Sep 2018

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Ghanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Ugandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Human rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

Nigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

17 Aug 2018

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

17 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri (left) and Alagoa Morris (right) in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention on August 15, 2018.

CPJ welcomes release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri

16 Aug 2018

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

New pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

An alleged arson attack on Cameroon's Sky FM gutted the private community radio station in the Northwest Region town of Ndu destroying equipment, furniture, and the studio. Credit: Barnard Tata Gibip/CPJ Africa.

Cameroon community radio destroyed in alleged arson attack

14 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Kenyan politicians threaten media

6 Aug 2018

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Louise Marsland 3 Aug 2018

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Dumisani Moyo 2 Aug 2018

How to deal with the troll armies

How to deal with the troll armies

Louise Marsland 31 Jul 2018

Galal El Behairy, Egyptian poet.

Release Egyptian poet detained for 'critical' song

30 Jul 2018

Nigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

Nigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

27 Jul 2018

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki celebrate the reopening of the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa on July 16. An Ethiopian news crew was attacked and their driver killed while traveling to the capital to cover the visit. Credit: AFP/Michael Tewelde.

In Ethiopia, driver for news crew dies from injuries after attack

26 Jul 2018

Nelson Mandela image from

#Mandela100: Using the spirit of Ubuntu to address knowledge gaps on Wikipedia

Leigh Andrews 20 Jul 2018

DRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

DRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

13 Jul 2018

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Media literally under fire in Capital Gazette shooting

29 Jun 2018

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

19 Jun 2018

Amal Khalifa Idris Habbani, a freelance journalist and contributor to the Sudanese news outlet Al-Taghyeer.

2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

18 Jun 2018

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

14 Jun 2018

Liberian President George Weah.

Weah pushes for media reforms in Liberia

7 Jun 2018

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

4 Jun 2018

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CPJ produces safety kit for journalists

Marketing & MediaCPJ produces safety kit for journalists

13 Sep 2018

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, also known as Shawkan, looks on behind bars in his trial on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, on May 31, 2016. Shawkan was sentenced to five years in prison on September 8, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaEgypt sentences photojournalist Shawkan to five years

10 Sep 2018

Investigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

Marketing & MediaInvestigative journalism is evolving as newsrooms continue to shrink

6 Sep 2018

A newsstand in Ghana's capital, Accra, in 2016. Attackers abducted and beat a reporter for the Ghana News Agency on August 27 over his critical coverage of an opposition politician in Bawku. Credit: AP/Sunday Alamba/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaGhanaian journalist abducted and beaten

3 Sep 2018

African editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

Marketing & MediaAfrican editors oppose media accreditation fees in Mozambique

31 Aug 2018

Security forces detain a protester in Kampala on August 20. Security personnel beat and detained at least four journalists who were covering unrest in Uganda's capital. Credit: AP/Ronald Kabuubi/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaUgandan security forces attack and detain journalists covering protests

27 Aug 2018

Egypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

Marketing & MediaEgypt extends detention period for four journalists held as part of mass trial

23 Aug 2018

Tanzanian police stand guard outside a vote counting center at a school in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on October 28, 2015. Credit: AP Photo/Khalfan Said/CPJ.

Marketing & MediaHuman rights, media freedoms being violated in Tanzania

22 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Samuel Ogundipe, who was detained August 14 by Nigerian police. Credit: Premium Times.

Marketing & MediaNigerian journalist jailed for refusing to reveal source

20 Aug 2018

Lesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

Marketing & MediaLesotho authorities accuse MoAfrika FM of incitement

17 Aug 2018

Mozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

Marketing & MediaMozambican govt imposes crippling fees on independent media

17 Aug 2018

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri (left) and Alagoa Morris (right) in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention on August 15, 2018.

Marketing & MediaCPJ welcomes release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri

16 Aug 2018

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

Marketing & MediaNew pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

An alleged arson attack on Cameroon's Sky FM gutted the private community radio station in the Northwest Region town of Ndu destroying equipment, furniture, and the studio. Credit: Barnard Tata Gibip/CPJ Africa.

Marketing & MediaCameroon community radio destroyed in alleged arson attack

14 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Marketing & MediaKenyan politicians threaten media

6 Aug 2018

Outrage at Nigerian media bill

Marketing & MediaOutrage at Nigerian media bill

Louise Marsland 3 Aug 2018

Analysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Marketing & MediaAnalysis of Zimbabwe's "online propaganda war"

Dumisani Moyo 2 Aug 2018

How to deal with the troll armies

Marketing & MediaHow to deal with the troll armies

Louise Marsland 31 Jul 2018

Galal El Behairy, Egyptian poet.

Marketing & MediaRelease Egyptian poet detained for 'critical' song

30 Jul 2018

Nigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

Marketing & MediaNigerian Broadcasting Commission closes Ekiti state radio and TV

27 Jul 2018

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki celebrate the reopening of the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa on July 16. An Ethiopian news crew was attacked and their driver killed while traveling to the capital to cover the visit. Credit: AFP/Michael Tewelde.

Marketing & MediaIn Ethiopia, driver for news crew dies from injuries after attack

26 Jul 2018

Nelson Mandela image from

Marketing & Media#Mandela100: Using the spirit of Ubuntu to address knowledge gaps on Wikipedia

Leigh Andrews 20 Jul 2018

DRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

Marketing & MediaDRC releases journalist after 18 months imprisonment

13 Jul 2018

Image ©

Marketing & MediaMedia literally under fire in Capital Gazette shooting

29 Jun 2018

CPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

Marketing & MediaCPJ slams Tanzania govt for "draconian" social media laws

19 Jun 2018

Amal Khalifa Idris Habbani, a freelance journalist and contributor to the Sudanese news outlet Al-Taghyeer.

Marketing & Media2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

18 Jun 2018

Tanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

Marketing & MediaTanzania shuts down Jamii Forums over tough new rules

14 Jun 2018

Liberian President George Weah.

Marketing & MediaWeah pushes for media reforms in Liberia

7 Jun 2018

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

Marketing & MediaSomaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

4 Jun 2018

Criminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

Marketing & MediaCriminal defamation declared unconstitutional in Lesotho

29 May 2018

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

Marketing & MediaKenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

21 May 2018

Legislative reforms still needed in Gambia

Marketing & MediaLegislative reforms still needed in Gambia

21 May 2018

CPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins 64 NGOs in calling on Tanzanian government to respect human rights

16 May 2018

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Marketing & MediaKenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

15 May 2018

UN urges release of Mauritanian blogger

Marketing & MediaUN urges release of Mauritanian blogger

10 May 2018

Cameroon arrests radio journalist

Marketing & MediaCameroon arrests radio journalist

9 May 2018

Burundi bans BBC, VOA ahead of May 17 referendum

Marketing & MediaBurundi bans BBC, VOA ahead of May 17 referendum

9 May 2018

R2K reflect on issues affecting the media on World Press Freedom Day

Marketing & MediaR2K reflect on issues affecting the media on World Press Freedom Day

3 May 2018

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Marketing & Media#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Guy Berger 3 May 2018

Tanzania cracks down on freedom of speech

Marketing & MediaTanzania cracks down on freedom of speech

1 May 2018

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