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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

4 Nov 2024

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Cameroon clamp down on media freedoms

16 Jan 2017

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Two journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

5 Jan 2017

Angola: new media law threatens free speech

Angola: new media law threatens free speech

1 Dec 2016

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Congolese journalist murdered in own home

21 Nov 2016

Abdiasis Mohamed Ali

Radio Shabelle reporter shot in Somalia

13 Oct 2016

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US strongly condemns assassination of Somali journalist

30 Sep 2016

Eritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

Eritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

19 Sep 2016

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Police should protect journalists in Africa

16 Sep 2016

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Kenya journalists hold protest after death of colleagues

12 Sep 2016

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Zimbabwe government controls over social media criticised

11 Aug 2016

United States concerned over media intimidation in Lesotho

United States concerned over media intimidation in Lesotho

19 Jul 2016

Source: The Herald/AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Govt blocks internet amid police crackdown

Dewa Mavhinga 7 Jul 2016

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Uganda must investigate human rights violations

28 Jun 2016

Dr Mostefa Souag. Photo credit: Aljazeera

Al Jazeera condemns death sentence for journalists

21 Jun 2016

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Africa Day: Call for AU to protect journalists

25 May 2016

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Kenya media condemn 'draconian' parliamentary press law

16 Oct 2015

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

16 Jul 2015

S.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

S.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

13 Feb 2015

Digitalisation a violation of media freedom

Digitalisation a violation of media freedom

13 Jan 2014

Harsh media law casts dark shadow on Kenya

Harsh media law casts dark shadow on Kenya

Oscar Okwaro 9 Dec 2013

Kenyan president rejects controversial media bill

Kenyan president rejects controversial media bill

28 Nov 2013

Kenyan media face fines, prison terms under proposed media bills

Kenyan media face fines, prison terms under proposed media bills

15 Nov 2013

Imposing one story on Africa is doing it a disservice

Imposing one story on Africa is doing it a disservice

Anton Harber 15 Nov 2013

Search for bravest women journalists

Search for bravest women journalists

22 Feb 2013

Uhuru sues the Star over Hague photograph

Uhuru sues the Star over Hague photograph

10 May 2012

World Press Freedom Day: How technology impacts journalism in Kenya

Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai 4 May 2012

President of Kenya urges media to be objective

3 May 2012

Media Council furious at morning show

9 Feb 2012

Kenya: Prison officials attack journos

10 Aug 2011

Social media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

Social media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia 5 Jul 2011

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Marketing & MediaCameroon clamp down on media freedoms

16 Jan 2017

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Marketing & MediaTwo journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

5 Jan 2017

Angola: new media law threatens free speech

Marketing & MediaAngola: new media law threatens free speech

1 Dec 2016

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Marketing & MediaCongolese journalist murdered in own home

21 Nov 2016

Abdiasis Mohamed Ali

Marketing & MediaRadio Shabelle reporter shot in Somalia

13 Oct 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaUS strongly condemns assassination of Somali journalist

30 Sep 2016

Eritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

Marketing & MediaEritrea called on to provide info on jailed journalists

19 Sep 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaPolice should protect journalists in Africa

16 Sep 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaKenya journalists hold protest after death of colleagues

12 Sep 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe government controls over social media criticised

11 Aug 2016

United States concerned over media intimidation in Lesotho

Marketing & MediaUnited States concerned over media intimidation in Lesotho

19 Jul 2016

Source: The Herald/AllAfrica

Marketing & MediaZimbabwe: Govt blocks internet amid police crackdown

Dewa Mavhinga 7 Jul 2016

Image by 123RF

Marketing & MediaUganda must investigate human rights violations

28 Jun 2016

Dr Mostefa Souag. Photo credit: Aljazeera

Marketing & MediaAl Jazeera condemns death sentence for journalists

21 Jun 2016

Right2Know

Marketing & MediaAfrica Day: Call for AU to protect journalists

25 May 2016

Image via

Marketing & MediaKenya media condemn 'draconian' parliamentary press law

16 Oct 2015

Kenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

Marketing & MediaKenya hostile to journalists - CPJ

16 Jul 2015

S.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

Marketing & MediaS.Sudan journalist freed after questioning

13 Feb 2015

Digitalisation a violation of media freedom

Marketing & MediaDigitalisation a violation of media freedom

13 Jan 2014

Harsh media law casts dark shadow on Kenya

Marketing & MediaHarsh media law casts dark shadow on Kenya

Oscar Okwaro 9 Dec 2013

Kenyan president rejects controversial media bill

Marketing & MediaKenyan president rejects controversial media bill

28 Nov 2013

Kenyan media face fines, prison terms under proposed media bills

Marketing & MediaKenyan media face fines, prison terms under proposed media bills

15 Nov 2013

Imposing one story on Africa is doing it a disservice

Marketing & MediaImposing one story on Africa is doing it a disservice

Anton Harber 15 Nov 2013

Search for bravest women journalists

Marketing & MediaSearch for bravest women journalists

22 Feb 2013

Uhuru sues the Star over Hague photograph

Marketing & MediaUhuru sues the Star over Hague photograph

10 May 2012

Social media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

Marketing & MediaSocial media, popular revolt: cure against African dictators?

Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia 5 Jul 2011

African people disillusioned with leadership - Moeletsi Mbeki

Marketing & MediaAfrican people disillusioned with leadership - Moeletsi Mbeki

Issa Sikiti da Silva: @sikitimedia 24 Jun 2011

In Kenya, hospital staff said to have attacked journalist

Marketing & MediaIn Kenya, hospital staff said to have attacked journalist

21 Jun 2011

Press freedom celebrations tempered with concerns

Marketing & MediaPress freedom celebrations tempered with concerns

4 May 2011

Decline in press freedom experienced in key countries - report

Marketing & MediaDecline in press freedom experienced in key countries - report

3 May 2011

Concern mounts over missing SA journo as govt scrambles to assist

Marketing & MediaConcern mounts over missing SA journo as govt scrambles to assist

Issa Sikiti da Silva 21 Apr 2011

African politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

Marketing & MediaAfrican politicians ban media to avoid criticism - Henry Maina

Issa Sikiti da Silva 16 Mar 2011

Dario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Marketing & MediaDario Milo and media law: is legal sky a limit for journalists?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 15 Mar 2011

What to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

Marketing & MediaWhat to do with critical media: to regulate or not to regulate?

Issa Sikiti da Silva 14 Mar 2011

African media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

Marketing & MediaAfrican media is surrogate opposition - Prof Tawana Kupe

Issa Sikiti da Silva 11 Mar 2011

Media freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Marketing & MediaMedia freedom, self-regulation: the Ghanaian experience

Issa Sikiti da Silva 10 Mar 2011

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