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   NORTH AFRICA WAN-IFRA condemns attacks on Tunisian journalists
NORTH AFRICA Free press fears for TunisiaActivists have expressed concerns that Tunisia's largest journalism union is being controlled by a group of pro-government reporters. The organisation, Reporters Without Borders says the move, which undermines the independence of the union, will damage reporting in the forthcoming presidential elections in October 2009. 21 Aug 2009 12:24 NORTH AFRICA The media: partnering for civil society - Quo Vadis Communications
NORTH AFRICA Local members mark centenary of press freedom demonstrationsAbout 100 journalists, human rights activists and media personnel gathered in Cairo on 29 March, 2009 to mark the "100th Anniversary of Press Freedom Demonstrations in Egypt 1909", an event organised by IFEX members in Egypt the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) and the Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights (EOHR). 3 Apr 2009 09:28 NORTH AFRICA Egypt: Concerns with draft Broadcast LawArticle 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information have voiced concerns with the draft Broadcast Law released by the Egyptian authorities. An analysis of the draft law conducted by Article 19 highlights these concerns, including the fact that the oversight body, the National Audiovisual Broadcasting Regulation Authority, would be controlled by the government. 16 Feb 2009 10:17 NORTH AFRICA Algerian independent press a permanent targetThe private press in Algeria was born in difficult times. During a decade long civil war in the 1990s, journalists were seen as the enemy by two warring factions: Islamic groups and a military-backed government. Over the course of a prolonged war, more than 60 journalists were killed and the independent media was severely stunted. 13 Jan 2009 12:42 NORTH AFRICA Arab Free Press Forum looks at issues and changing face of Arab bloggingThe World Association of Newspapers is holding its third Arab Free Press Forum in Beirut, Lebanon, on 12 and 13 December 2008. 7 Nov 2008 12:28 NORTH AFRICA Niger Communication Minister urged to end crackdown on media support groupThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Wednesday, 10 September 2008, urged the Communication Minister of Niger, Mohamed Ben Omar, to stop his crackdown on the Press House, an independent media support group, after he threatened to dissolve its board and all the member associations. 11 Sep 2008 12:35 NORTH AFRICA Blogger jailed for two years for critising KingA Moroccan blogger who wrote an article criticising the King was sentenced to two years in jail after a startling short trial, reported the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), International PEN's Writers in Prison Committee (WiPC) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 11 Sep 2008 11:53 NORTH AFRICA Interpublic increases stake in MCN
NORTH AFRICA Media neutrality - or the very real lack of it - in Africa - Janine Lazarus Media Consultancy[Janine Lazarus] In every country in the world, the media writes for a paying audience. If newspapers are to sell successfully, the issues of their particular audience need to resonate with what the media reflects. 25 Jul 2008 14:31 NORTH AFRICA Writer instructed not to write about military matters without permission
NORTH AFRICA Government closes Niamey's press houseNIGER: Reporters Without Borders is baffled by the communication ministry's decision on 30 June 2008 to close down Niamey's House of the Press, a centre used by journalists for various activities, including training seminars organised by the French and US embassies. 9 Jul 2008 09:36 Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) on Friday, 30 October 2009, condemned the beating of a Tunisian journalist, allegedly by police, and the arrest of another, and called on the Tunisian authorities to abandon their campaign of intimidation against the independent press. 
Although they need each other, the relationship between the media and civil society has not been at its best in post-apartheid South Africa, and both parties would do well to cultivate a more professional and respectful relationship. 
The Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has announced that it has concluded an important transaction in the Middle East and North Africa region, increasing its stake in the Middle East Communication Networks (MCN) from a minority position to 51% ownership. 
The Military Prosecutor General decided to release journalist and writer Abd Al Khaliq Farouq on 8 July after two and a half hours of questioning. However, Farouq was instructed to not address any issues related to the military without permission from the concerned bodies. 
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