The Executive Committee of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), Considering the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan since April 2023 and its devastating consequences for the civilian population, the media and media professionals; Deeply concerned by the killings, arbitrary arrests, disappearances, threats and forced displacement faced by Sudanese journalists; Keep up with the latest headlines…
In presenting the statement, FAJ President Omar Faruk Osman, said that the African Charter has promised to protect the rights of journalists. However, 40 years after the coming into force of the Charter, African journalists are still being killed, abducted tortured and detained. “Newsrooms have been raided or shut down. Equipment has been seized. Reporters…
Police in India detained at least 35 media workers covering protests in New Delhi over a 48-hour period, according to the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Authorities allege they were obstructing police duties. Published On 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026 Share Dozens of journalists in India detained while covering anti-gov’t protests on social media share-nodes…
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), decent work means dignity, equality, fair remuneration and safe working conditions. However, all too often these conditions are not met in the media sector. Journalists and media workers often sacrifice their right to decent working conditions in the name of their vocation as a journalist, i.e. to serve…
Three female journalists have accused police officers in India of sexual harassment during street protests in the capital Delhi. The claims were made on Saturday after the force detained scores of young people calling for the resignation of the chief election commissioner. Thousands of protesters gathered in Delhi and Mumbai cities for a third day…
The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 – 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions, stressing the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism. The…
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to White House after Trump calls news outlets ‘fake news’. Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been barred from entering the White House and have had their press credentials deactivated or confiscated, as United States President Donald Trump’s ban on the three news…
Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, one day after President Donald Trump said he is banning the three outlets over their coverage of him. White House reporter Akayla Gardner said MS NOW journalists were blocked from the grounds for the first time Saturday morning. “Yesterday our…
MS NOW said Saturday that its journalists have been denied access to the White House grounds, a day after President Donald Trump said on a social media he had banned the news outlet alongside CNN and Politico over what he called their “constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS.” “The White House belongs to the American people and…
Closing date September 25th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1). 1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines We are…
