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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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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

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

New pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Kenyan politicians threaten media

6 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

Nelson Mandela image from

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

Leigh Andrews 20 Jul 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

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

21 May 2018

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

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

16 May 2018

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

Kenyan president should not sign cybercrime bill into law

15 May 2018

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

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

3 May 2018

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

#WorldPressFreedomDay: Freedom to do journalism

Guy Berger 3 May 2018

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

29 Mar 2018

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

These are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Sam Otieno 19 Mar 2018

#FreeShawkan

Do not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Promoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

31 Jan 2018

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

29 Jan 2018

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 26 Jan 2018

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

25 Jan 2018

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

3 Jan 2018

Ahmed Abba to be freed

Ahmed Abba to be freed

21 Dec 2017

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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

Toussaint Alain, African Daily Voice CEO.

Marketing & MediaNew pan-African news agency launched

14 Aug 2018

Kenyan politicians threaten media

Marketing & MediaKenyan politicians threaten media

6 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

Nelson Mandela image from

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

Leigh Andrews 20 Jul 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

Kenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

Marketing & MediaKenya's cybercrimes law restricts media freedom

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

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

The World Press Freedom Index 2017 by .

Marketing & Media#FairnessFirst: Grave press freedom violations in Africa

Leigh Andrews 9 Apr 2018

SA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

Marketing & MediaSA adman feared abducted in Rwanda

29 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists assaulted by police at Nairobi airport

29 Mar 2018

Columnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

Marketing & MediaColumnists quit Kenyan media group over freedom crackdown

28 Mar 2018

Caroline Kende-Robb is chief advisor to Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, chair of the UK Education Commission.

Marketing & MediaThese are the eight reasons why 2018 could be Africa's year

Caroline Kende-Robb 27 Mar 2018

Kenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Marketing & MediaKenyan journalists feel heat of Government pressure

Sam Otieno 19 Mar 2018

#FreeShawkan

Marketing & MediaDo not criminalise media workers - UN

15 Mar 2018

Kenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

Marketing & MediaKenyan government ignores court order over broadcasting ban

2 Feb 2018

Promoting media freedom across the globe

Marketing & MediaPromoting media freedom across the globe

1 Feb 2018

Editors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

Marketing & MediaEditors condemn Kenyan govt attempts to muzzle media

1 Feb 2018

Kenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

Marketing & MediaKenya cuts TV transmissions over live coverage of opposition's Odinga

31 Jan 2018

Hundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

Marketing & MediaHundreds protest Morocco trial of journalists

29 Jan 2018

Why release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Marketing & MediaWhy release of two journalists in Ethiopia does not signal end to press crackdown

Muthoki Mumo and Jonathan Rozen 26 Jan 2018

Popular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

Marketing & MediaPopular Ugandan tabloid back in print after ban

25 Jan 2018

A December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

Marketing & MediaA December to remember: Africa's dire press freedom record

3 Jan 2018

Ahmed Abba to be freed

Marketing & MediaAhmed Abba to be freed

21 Dec 2017

Record number of journalists imprisoned globally

Marketing & MediaRecord number of journalists imprisoned globally

13 Dec 2017

Christiane Amanpour.

Marketing & MediaJournalists honoured for courageous reporting

20 Nov 2017

#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

Marketing & Media#NEWSWATCH: Zimbabwe uncertainty as state TV remains under control of military

Louise Marsland 15 Nov 2017

Honouring courageous journalism

Marketing & MediaHonouring courageous journalism

7 Nov 2017

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

Marketing & MediaUS journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

6 Nov 2017

Impunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

Marketing & MediaImpunity in the murders of journalists creates intractable cycle

1 Nov 2017

Freedom of expression urged in Kenya

Marketing & MediaFreedom of expression urged in Kenya

18 Oct 2017

Threats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

Marketing & MediaThreats to media after Uganda parliamentary brawl

28 Sep 2017

Cameroon uses anti-terror law to silence critical press

Marketing & MediaCameroon uses anti-terror law to silence critical press

21 Sep 2017

Egypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

Marketing & MediaEgypt blocks dozens of websites, including media sites

31 Aug 2017

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