Committee for the Protection of Journalists Stories
Young people, mostly from Gen Z (born in the late 1990s to early 2010s), have grown increasingly alienated from the government as confrontations escal...
The MCK cautioned both police and protesters against targeting journalists, stressing that they play a vital role in informing the public and must be...
Dar es Salaam’s Special Police Zone Commander, Jumanne Muliro, rubbished the claims, describing them as personal opinions that should have been addres...
According to reports, Mafwele, aged 47, is accused of leading a criminal gang involved in numerous human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killin...
They warn that its vague definitions and broad provisions may be misused to target journalists, whistleblowers, and ordinary citizens engaging in civi...
Omwoyo criticised the hostile treatment of the journalists, saying it undermines the constitutional right to media freedom. He added that the journali...
Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...
Reports indicate that they were held without formal charges and threatened by the security agents into deleting all recorded footage they had gathered...
PRWG-K demanded their immediate release and called for an independent investigation into their arrest, citing grave concerns over the violations of th...
He noted that protecting these freedoms is essential for Africa’s democratic growth. "Our niche as the AU is to ensure that the fundamental freedoms a...
The ambassador reminded the public that journalists act as an important bridge between the people and their leaders and that their ability to operate...
Meanwhile, tech companies have a crucial role. In this regard, Turk announced that his Office and UN educational and cultural agency UNESCO are offeri...
Maleve was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for publishing a news story exposing alleged corruption involving Kitui South MP Rac...
The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international pr...
The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.
During the coverage, anti-riot police reportedly targeted the journalists by lobbing tear gas canisters directly at them.
The deaths of the two journalists have cast a shadow over the media industry, with many struggling to come to terms with the loss of their colleagues.
The Association of Independent Somali Journalists condemned the attack and extended its condolences to the late journalist’s family in a statement sha...
He added that the service remains committed to fostering a positive relationship with the media and aims to enhance collaboration through consultative...
Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...
On December 26, five journalists from Al-Quds Today TV were killed when an Israeli airstrike struck their broadcasting van while they were covering ev...
It urges media practitioners to minimise harm, avoid bias, and exercise caution when using images and videos in stories about terrorism and violent ex...
The association acknowledged the apology later issued by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja over the incident but took issue with assertions by...
The Deputy President also assured the media that the government would respect judicial decisions.
The suspension of the company comes as Tanzania's government faces flak over its treatment of the press.
Khan urged both Kenyan and Pakistani authorities to intensify their investigations into Arshad's death, asserting that true justice can only be achiev...
The Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo criticised the deteriorating relationship between the media and the government, urging the IPOA, ODPP and...
The IFJ's statement highlighted that the Federal Government's approach bypassed essential democratic processes, excluding public input and stakeholder...
"Why are they (rogue officers) being shielded, why is there no action taken against them? We want action taken against them now," Editors Guild Chairp...
MCK said the government is expected to stop police from harassing journalists while out in the field covering conflicts to avert escalating conflict.
