Browsing: Press Freedom
NAIROBI, KENYA — The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued a statement clarifying that the four Kenyan filmmakers recently apprehended are not affiliated with the…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Four young Kenyans involved in the production of the BBC documentary “Blood Parliament” have been arrested, triggering widespread online condemnation. The arrests occurred…
The U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened that he may sue The New York Times, escalating his ongoing attacks on mainstream media outlets. Writing on…
NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenyan authorities have reportedly stopped the public screening of a BBC Africa Eye documentary that sheds light on police killings during the 2023…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has imposed an indefinite suspension on Pearl FM (107.9 FM), a Kampala-based radio station, citing breaches of…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Ofwono Opondo, the Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has drawn criticism for his social media comments regarding journalists who were subjected to…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — During the Kawempe North by-election, a group of journalists covering the event faced serious interference from security personnel. Reports indicate that four reporters…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — A cameraman employed by Spark TV, Steven Kibwiika, has been admitted to a medical facility following a violent altercation in Nammere, Kawempe…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić issued an apology on Monday after referring to a journalist from the state-run broadcaster RTS as an “imbecile” while criticizing their…
A recent report reveals that at least 67 journalists are currently imprisoned across Africa, underscoring the continent’s ongoing challenges in safeguarding press freedom. As of…