Sudan Imposes Media Blackout as Anti-austerity Protests Flare up
Sudanese authorities have imposed a media blackout and proceeded to the arrest of seven journalists including reporters from Reuters and AFP, in an attempt to […]
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI Awarded Mandela Peace Prize
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has been awarded the 2016 Mandela Peace Prize for his efforts to promote peace and justice around the world and […]
Kenyan Journalists Start Nationwide Protest against Violence
Hundreds of journalists in Kenya have staged a demonstration on Thursday calling for protection against attacks after recent assaults on reporters. In a span of […]
Niger: Arrest of 5 Journalists, Press advocates worried
Authorities in Niger have arrested five journalists over 10 days due to a political tension ahead of February presidential polls, Reporters without Borders said on […]
Egypt court postpones Al-Jazeera retrial verdict
An Egyptian court has postponed its verdict in the retrial of two Al Jazeera TV journalists charged with “broadcasting false news” to August 2, a […]
Obama tells African leaders to respect presidential term limits
In the speech he delivered at the African Union on Tuesday, the US president Barack Obama called African leaders to respect presidential term limits. He […]