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When bail becomes a ‘victory’ - Zimbabwe’s dangerous war on journalism continues

Africa

When bail becomes a ‘victory’ - Zimbabwe’s dangerous war on journalism continues

By Herbert Moyo

Relief as Zim journalist finally granted bail, but concerns remain over media freedom attacks

Africa

Relief as Zim journalist finally granted bail, but concerns remain over media freedom attacks

By Kudzanai Musengi

Radio Free Europe sues Trump administration over grant termination

World

Radio Free Europe sues Trump administration over grant termination

By Reuters

Global crackdown: 361 journalists jailed amidst rising government repression and instability in 2024

World

Global crackdown: 361 journalists jailed amidst rising government repression and instability in 2024

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Public support for local journalism is crucial for our future as a democracy

South Africa

Public support for local journalism is crucial for our future as a democracy

By Fatemah Farag

Journalism is society’s safety net, but attacks on journalists are running at a record high

South Africa

Journalism is society’s safety net, but attacks on journalists are running at a record high

By David Walmsley

IDF gave us five minutes to flee our home in Gaza before levelling it, says award-winning journalist

South Africa

IDF gave us five minutes to flee our home in Gaza before levelling it, says award-winning journalist

By Matthew Hirsch

Journalists detained by police in Nigeria amid nationwide protests

Africa

Journalists detained by police in Nigeria amid nationwide protests

By Kristin Engel

Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom

World

Cyberattackers use easily available tools to target media sites, threaten press freedom

By Jonathan Rozen

Media organisations urge Israel to open access to Gaza

World

Media organisations urge Israel to open access to Gaza

By Committee to Protect Journalists

Political party manifestos say very little about the current media crisis — why?

Politics

Political party manifestos say very little about the current media crisis — why?

By Shaun Smillie

It is our collective responsibility to defend and promote press freedom worldwide

Op-eds

It is our collective responsibility to defend and promote press freedom worldwide

By Håkan Juholt