News and Press ReleasesSouth Sudan: Western diplomatic missions and press freedom groups raise alarm over media clampdown 07 Sep 2021 Several countries and press freedom groups have warned of human rights violations in South Sudan, including the harassment of journalists and media…The Gambia: New law on access to information 26 Aug 2021 Gambian President Adama Barrow has signed on Wednesday 25 August the Access To Information (ATI) Bill into Law. The International Federation of…DRC: Journalist and wife stabbed to death 17 Aug 2021 The Director of Baronnie de Byakato radio – television, Joel Mumbere Musavuli, was stabbed and killed with his wife at his home by suspected Mai- Mai…DRC: Journalist killed in North Kivu Province 12 Aug 2021 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined UNESCO in condemning the brutal murder of a journalist working with the Congolese…Somalia: Call for safety of journalists as two-day training on professionalism and access to information focuses on upcoming elections 05 Aug 2021 Somali journalists deserve to work in an environment free of fear for their safety if they are to make a positive contribution to the development of…Covering the Delta variant: Describing its features without exaggerating its impact 26 Jul 2021 Covering the Covid-19 pandemic has been a real challenge for journalists. The surge of new virus variants, such as Delta, and the lack of clear…Liberté de la presse : le Maroc pointé du doigt 20 Jul 2021 La FIJ, première organisation mondiale de la profession représentant 600.000 journalistes dans 150 pays, et son affilié, le Syndicat de la presse…Sudan: Authorities block news websites 09 Jul 2021 The Sudanese authorities blocked more than 30 news websites in the run up to protests demanding the resignation of the government. The International…Ethiopia: Relentless crackdown on journalists covering military conflict 08 Jul 2021 Journalists have been facing increasing threats of arrest and violence in Ethiopia since the start of the war in Tigray. Twelve journalists from two…Eswatini: South African journalists detained and tortured 07 Jul 2021 Security forces in Eswatini arrested and tortured two South African journalists covering pro-democracy protests on 4 July. The International…Eastern Africa: Journalists unite to demand action on media freedom and rights at work 05 Jul 2021 Journalists’ union leaders from across Eastern Africa have vowed to step up the fight for fair pay, better working conditions and media freedoms at a…Sudan: Al Jazeera journalist illegaly arrested by security forces 01 Jul 2021 Sudanese security forces arrested Al Jazeera journalist Ali Abou Shaleh while he was covering anti-government protests in Khartoum and released him…Starting up a career in journalism during the pandemic 28 Jun 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has been an uncertain time for early-career journalists as many media stopped their activity, put their internships and…Trust in news grows, need for diverse and gender-balanced newsrooms demanded 28 Jun 2021 The Reuters Digital News Report 2021 has revealed that public’s trust in news has risen sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic and that younger…IFJ holds workshops for lawyers on freedom of expression and media rights 25 Jun 2021 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) conducted two online workshops for lawyers from Burundi, Mexico, Sri Lanka and Yemen on the…Nigeria: Radio presenter Titus Badejo brutally killed 22 Jun 2021 Radio presenter Titus Badejo was brutally murdered by armed men outside Club 407, in Ibadan, on 19 June. The International Federation of Journalists… Page 11 of 82. Previous 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152535455565758596061626364656667686970717273747576777879808182 Next Load more