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The ranking places Ethiopia alongside Uganda (143rd) and Rwanda (146th) as East African countries experiencing a “worrying decline” in press freedom.
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...
President Ruto's administration has not only failed to uphold press freedom but has also failed to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect...
The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...
The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international pr...
Rights groups say President Kais Saied has had full control over the judiciary since he dissolved parliament in 2021 and began ruling by decree.
Last week alone, several journalists were assaulted and their equipment confiscated before they were forced to delete images and footage they had reco...
MCK said the government is expected to stop police from harassing journalists while out in the field covering conflicts to avert escalating conflict.
Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeida Kananu stated that the majority of journalists have received threats and harassment to prevent them from o...
The report found that journalists and news outlets reporting on environmental issues dealt with about 750 attacks in the past 15 years, the Secretary-...
The Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs, accused journalist Mohamed Boughalleb of "damaging her honour and reputation" in Facebook posts, according...
They reiterated that the diversion of these resources exclusively to KBC will starve young independent media of crucial financial oxygen, potentially...
Antoine Galindo "engaged in activities in total contradiction with the reason for his visit, in particular collecting information related to internal...
Overall, the CPJ documented 320 journalists behind bars on December 1, 2023, marking the second-highest number since the census began in 1992.
The councils will also champion diversity while strengthening and promoting independent media regulatory bodies across East Africa.
