African Media Are Threatened By Governments and Big Tech – Book Tracks the Latest Trends

Africa Needs a Voice On Information Integrity and Media Freedom At G20 Summit

South Africa’s G20 presidency shouldn’t drop the baton passed by Brazil on this crucial issue that underpins good governance. As leaders of the world’s major economies prepare for the November G20 Johannesburg Summit, champions of South Africa’s journalism industry are working to ensure that information integrity and media freedom are not overlooked. The two issues…

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South Africa loosens media ownership rules – but keeps one hand on the remote

South Africa loosens media ownership rules – but keeps one hand on the remote

South Africa’s proposed changes to foreign ownership restrictions on local broadcasters do not go far enough to remove the “red tape” that inhibits foreign direct investment in the country’s broadcasting sector, according to the Free Market Foundation. Current legislation limits foreign investors’ voting rights to just 20%, even if their economic interest is higher. But…

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African Media Are Threatened By Governments and Big Tech – Book Tracks the Latest Trends

Africa: Facebook Is the Most Toxic Social Media Platform for Climate Activists – New Survey Suggests

[16th July 2025] – Facebook is the platform where most climate activists report having experienced abuse worldwide, a first ever survey today suggests. Global Witness commissioned the first global survey of land and environmental defenders and climate activists about their online experiences. More than 200 land and environmental defenders across six continents took part, shedding…

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African Media Are Threatened By Governments and Big Tech – Book Tracks the Latest Trends

Africa: Media Accreditation Window for TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 to Re-Open On Saturday, 5 July

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) will re-open the Media Accreditation window for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 on Saturday, 05 July. This extended accreditation period will remain open for three days and will officially close on Monday, 07 July 2025 at 18h00 GMT. The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 is…

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African Media Are Threatened By Governments and Big Tech – Book Tracks the Latest Trends

Africa: Regulatory Agency Backs Down On Directive Undermining Media Freedom, After Widespread Condemnation

On 25 June, the CA issued a directive ordering television and radio stations to stop the live broadcasting of anti-government protests, citing “national security and public order concerns”. Some media houses, which were broadcasting the demonstrations live, were taken off air by the regulatory agency. Following the CA’s directive, the Media Sector Working Group stated…

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African Media Are Threatened By Governments and Big Tech – Book Tracks the Latest Trends

African Media Delegation Explores India’s Growth and Innovation Firsthand

India hosted over 20 journalists from 10 North and West African nations for a week-long familiarization tour, offering firsthand exposure to its development journey and deepening Africa-India cooperation. The visit organized by the Ministry of External Affairs was part of India’s broader outreach strategy to build deeper ties with Africa through diplomacy, development, and media….

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