News and Press ReleasesDRC: 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…Burkina Faso: Omega Médias suspendus cinq jours 11 Jun 2021 Le 8 juin, au lendemain de trois jours de deuil national suite à l’attaque de Solhan, le Conseil supérieur de la communication (CSC) a suspendu la…African journalists call for binding framework on media freedom and quality journalism 08 Jun 2021 African journalists’ leaders have called on the African Union and national governments to institute a comprehensive framework for media freedom and…FAJ congratulates African journalists on Africa Day, points to precarious status 25 May 2021 The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the pan-African organization of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), congratulates African… Page 10 of 81. Previous 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081 Next Load more
