Image by Khalfan Said/ AP Internet users across Tanzania have reported that some social media sites, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, …
How social media are levelling Kenya’s political field – and lessons learnt
John Ndavula, St Paul’s University Social media have opened up spaces for political candidates to engage with voters in more …
Police named leading perpetrators of violence against journalists for the seventh year
The Uganda Police Force remains the leading perpetrator of violent crimes against journalists according to the Uganda Press Freedom Index …
ACME statement – Recent arrests are an attack on right to free expression
NEWS RELEASE 29 July 2020, Kampala African Centre for Media Excellence condemns the spiralling threats to media practitioners and artistes in …
Controls to manage fake news in Africa are affecting freedom of expression
Ashwanee Budoo, University of Pretoria Governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the mountain of related …
Do not take away the people’s voice during the COVID-19 pandemic, ACHPR freedom of expression special rapporteur says
This statement was issued by the ACHPR on April 8, 2020. More more information, visit the Commission’s website. The African …
Nyanzi’s release a victory for free expression
By Evelyn Lirri “I’m glad to be released. But why was I in prison for more than one year? I …
Uproar over proposed law to further regulate social media in Kenya
A new Bill that seeks to regulate social media use in Kenya through a range of licensing controls has been …