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Fake news and the role of the ordinary citizen

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Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

MTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

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In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

In BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

In era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

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Best Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Two days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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New team for BBC Studios in Africa

4 Jul 2019

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Africa media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Somaliland.

Somaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

CPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Accountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

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Epica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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Media continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Ugandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

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Africa Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

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Canal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

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AMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

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5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

APO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

3 Jun 2019

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Leigh Andrews 3 Jun 2019

#AWE2019: Highlights from Day 1

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Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Re-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

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First Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

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Sudanese protesters are seen with their smartphones in Khartoum on April 21, 2019. CPJ has called on South African telecommunications company MTN Group to end its role in Sudan’s internet shutdowns. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Ozan Kose.

Marketing & MediaMTN Group urged to end participation in internet shutdowns in Sudan

Justin Shilad 12 Jul 2019

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In an interview today, Tanzanian Foreign Minister Palamagamba Kabudi said that journalist Azory Gwanda (pictured), who has been missing since 2017, is dead. Credit: CPJ/Mwananchi.

Marketing & MediaIn BBC interview, Tanzanian foreign minister says journalist Azory Gwanda is dead

11 Jul 2019

Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa on June 24. Following what the government refers to as a failed attempted coup, access to the internet was cut and journalists were arrested. Credit: CPJ/Reuters/Tiksa Negeri.

Marketing & MediaIn era of reform, Ethiopia still reverts to old tactics to censor press

Muthoki Mumo 10 Jul 2019

Spotify's Scott Marsden, global head of media, performance and lifecycle marketing. Image supplied.

Marketing & MediaBest Use of Data jury announced for Warc Media Awards 2019

10 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaTwo days left to enter African Digital Media Awards 2019

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Marketing & MediaNew team for BBC Studios in Africa

4 Jul 2019

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Marketing & MediaAfrica media innovators can apply for Google funding

2 Jul 2019

Somaliland.

Marketing & MediaSomaliland bans two privately owned TV stations

1 Jul 2019

Tiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

Marketing & MediaTiso Blackstar Group sells media, broadcast and content businesses

28 Jun 2019

A newspaper stand is seen in Mwanza, Tanzania, on September 19, 2015. Tanzania is currently considering legal amendments that could negatively affect press freedom. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Daniel Hayduk.

Marketing & MediaCPJ urges Tanzania lawmakers to revise proposed legislative amendments

27 Jun 2019

A Kenyan journalist has an altercation with a police officer. EPA/Dai Kurokawa

Marketing & MediaAccountability in Kenya's media still needs attention. What can be done?

Jared Obuya 24 Jun 2019

This year’s jury president is Fiona Rogers, chief operating officer of Magnum Photos. Image source: .

Marketing & MediaEpica Awards announces new website and ad campaign

24 Jun 2019

Dentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Marketing & MediaDentsu Aegis Network pioneers the media industry - Launching the first SME incubator in Africa out of Kenya!

Dentsu 21 Jun 2019

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Marketing & MediaMedia continues to tell the 'Forbidden Stories'

19 Jun 2019

The Uganda High Court is in Kampala on May 14, 2018. CPJ today called for Ugandan authorities to intervene and end the criminal case against editor Pidson Kareire. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Isaac Kasamani.

Marketing & MediaUgandan editor charged with criminal libel

18 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAfrica Women in Media Award launched

14 Jun 2019

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Marketing & MediaCanal+ International to launch Canal+ University in Africa

14 Jun 2019

CPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

Marketing & MediaCPJ joins call for UN to scrutinise human rights situation in Eritrea

14 Jun 2019

Image source: Gallo/Getty.

Marketing & MediaAMA and African Leadership partner up to promote London Africa Summit

12 Jun 2019

RIP Raymond Louw

Marketing & MediaRIP Raymond Louw

5 Jun 2019

The APO-Getty strategic partnership was acknowledged with a photo of Lee Martin, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development at Getty Images, and Lionel Reina, CEO of APO Group, displayed on the NASDAQ Tower in New York's Time Square. The NASDAQ Tower is considered the most visible LED video display in Times Square and is one of the most valuable advertising spaces in the world.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with Getty Images to raise profile of Africa's story

4 Jun 2019

iProspect East Africa wins big at the Digital Media Awards 2019

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Dentsu 4 Jun 2019

Jamal Khashoggi awarded Golden Pen of Freedom

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Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: A picture tells a thousand words, but should it?

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Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri, left, and Alagoa Morris, pictured in Abuja after Abiri's release from detention in 2018. A court on May 22, 2019 charged Abiri on three counts and ordered him detained. Credit: CPJ/Alagoa Morris.

Marketing & MediaRe-arrest of editor Jones Abiri in Nigeria

27 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaFirst Africa Media Index published on Africa's media markets

24 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaIDG appoints Turn Left Media as Africa representative

23 May 2019

Prison guards are seen at Somaliland's Hargeisa prison on March 29, 2011. Television reporter Abdirahman Keyse Mohamed was recently arrested by police in Somaliland and is being held without charge in a prison in Las Anod. Credit: CPJ/AP/Katharine Houreld)

Marketing & MediaSomaliland journalist injured during arrest, jailed without charge

22 May 2019

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Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Encouraging female African business leaders from the other side of the world

Leigh Andrews 21 May 2019

New Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

Marketing & MediaNew Wan-Ifra report tackling disinformation around the world

15 May 2019

A banner of Tanzanian President John Magufuli hangs on a wall around a tanzanite mine, in April 2018. CPJ and other organizations are calling on the Human Rights Council to address a crackdown on journalists, human rights defenders, and other groups in the country. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Joseph Lyimo.

Marketing & MediaHuman Rights Council should address Tanzania crackdown

15 May 2019

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Marketing & MediaImagine a world without data?

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Cobus Heyl is Burn Media Group’s new chief products officer.

Marketing & MediaCobus Heyl announced as director, chief product officer of Burn Media

13 May 2019

Ugandan pop star and opposition figure Bobi Wine appears for his bail application via a video link from prison, on a television screen in a court in Kampala, Uganda, on May 2, 2019. Uganda's media regulator suspended staff from 13 broadcast outlets for covering his arrest. Credit: CPJ/AP/Ronald Kabuubi.

Marketing & MediaUgandan regulator suspends staff from 13 outlets that covered Bobi Wine

10 May 2019

African Business magazine launches event series

Marketing & MediaAfrican Business magazine launches event series

10 May 2019

Editor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

Marketing & MediaEditor from South Sudan is 2019 Africa Laureate

9 May 2019

AWIEF Awards 2018.

Marketing & MediaAPO partners with AWIEF to empower women entrepreneurs

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