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AFRICACNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists
Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04

WEST AFRICADraft media reform laws presented to the Liberian National Legislature
[Michael Kpayili] Three draft media laws that seek to strengthen the improvement of freedom of Information have finally been submitted to the National Legislature for possible passage into law. 7 May 2008 13:33

WEST AFRICAJournalists barred from covering Gambia's opening of Parliament
A group of journalists working with privately-owned Banjul-based newspapers were barred from covering President Yahya Jammeh's annual opening of The Gambia's Parliament on 28 March 2008. 2 Apr 2008 12:41

SOUTH AFRICAWAN protests against press crackdown in Tibet
The World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and World Editors Forum (WEF) have protested to Chinese President Hu Jintao against the crackdown on coverage of events in Tibet and the banning of foreign media, in violation of international agreements, Chinese law and China's Olympic promises. 26 Mar 2008 09:08

WEST AFRICAChad govt issues new press law
The Chadian government has adopted a new press law by decree which does not abolish prison terms for press offences, but instead makes the sentences much longer and makes it harder to launch a newspaper. 29 Feb 2008 11:22

WEST AFRICAIndependent press censorship in Chad
Privately-owned press have reportedly been harassed and censored by the governments of Chad and Sudan after rebels, who have been accused of being in the pay of Khartoum, launched an offensive against the Chadian capital, N'Djamena. 18 Feb 2008 11:26

KENYAKenya government lifts ban
The government of Kenya has lifted the ban on live broadcasting, but has cautioned foreign correspondents against "inflammatory" reporting. 6 Feb 2008 09:48

GHANAPutting African football in the picture
Africa Interactive works together with local media talent in Ghana to put the Nike5showdown tournament in the picture. 29 Jan 2008 09:54

WEST AFRICAPress harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn
Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. 16 Jan 2008 07:32

ZIMBABWEZim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns
[Dumisani Ndlela] Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. 11 Jan 2008 07:04

EGYPTEgyptian court says no to websites' ban
An attempt by an Egyptian judge to ban 51 websites to which he takes exception suffered a setback recently when a court ruled against him. 3 Jan 2008 09:46

KENYAKenyan government imposes news blackout
Warning the government of the dangers of the ban on live radio and TV news reports, Reporters Without Borders has condemned the climate of fear imposed on the privately-owned media in the wake of Kenya's disputed presidential election following the live radio and TV news reports ban announced on 30 December 2007. 3 Jan 2008 09:35

AFRICAMorocco: Market leader in less than a year
Even before celebrating its first birthday, the Moroccan daily Al Massae has received an unexpected gift. 14 Dec 2007 08:48