Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

On 8 April, the GPU held an emergency meeting with stakeholders from the media industry and civil society organisations to discuss the new regulations. Those present agreed that introducing a controlled registration and accreditation system would grant the government and the regulatory authority unlawful and arbitrary powers to decide who can and cannot practise journalism….

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Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

Africa: Journalists Across Africa Invited to Apply for the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme

In September 2025, MTN Group, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the African Editors Forum (TAEF), launched the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP) at MTN Group Headquarters in Johannesburg. The launch marked the expansion of a proven national initiative in Nigeria into a continent-wide platform aimed at strengthening the future of…

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London police officer filmed in crowd intimidating Al Jazeera journalists | Police News

London police officer filmed in crowd intimidating Al Jazeera journalists | Police News

Metropolitan Police says it is reviewing footage of incident and reporters must be able to work ‘without intimidation’. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 An off-duty British police officer was involved in an incident that saw a group of North London residents surround and “intimidate” Al Jazeera journalists reporting on a suspected arson attack,…

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Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

Africa: Afcon Success Shows Africa’s Readiness for World Stage – – Journalists’ Network President

The President of the International Network of Arab and African Journalists, Mr. Cheikh Tidiane Diouwara, has described the successful hosting of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco as a milestone for African sports, while calling on media professionals to uphold ethical, responsible, and accurate journalism in the coverage of…

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3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News

3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News

An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory’s civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets. Officials identified the other two journalists killed as Mohammed Salah Qashta and Anas Ghneim, the Agence France-Presse news agency reported….

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Africa: IFJ Rejects Government Proposal to Register Journalists and Social Media Users

Africa: 127 African Women Journalists Write to Jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza As She Returns to Court

Nairobi — On the first anniversary of the conviction of ailing Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza, 127 African women journalists have written her a joint letter expressing solidarity, calling for her unconditional release, and decrying her imprisonment as robbing the public of “an important voice.” Muhoza is expected in court on December 19, a family member…

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