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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

EAST AFRICASudanese put an end to censorship
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed an agreement by Sudanese authorities to end censorship after journalist union leaders brought together a group of newspaper editors in a concerted effort to strengthen ethical journalism and media independence in the country. 21 Apr 2008 06:21

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

EAST AFRICATelling it like it is
Fleishman-Hillard, a leading global PR firm, recently announced its strategic partnership with Tell-Em Public Relations, one of East Africa's leading PR agencies. Carole Kimutai finds out more about the new alliance from Elizabeth Cook, Tell-Em's Public Relations General Manager. 20 Mar 2008 10:06

UGANDAOld man gets what he deserves
[Walter Wafula] “The young have had their time and now is the elders' turn” seemed to be the contrast between the winner of the 2007 Image Business Journalist (IBJ) Awards and the 2006 winner. 10 Mar 2008 11:34

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

KENYAKenya's media fights back in face of ban, death threats
Journalists, media houses subject to death threats; government threatens to investigate media; media organisations file lawsuit over government's broadcasting ban. 1 Feb 2008 08:44

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

UGANDAIBJ Awards to honour top business reporters
[Walter Wafula] Eleven top business reporters will on March 7, 2008 win various awards and prizes such as laptops, cameras, airtime, mobile phones and cash in the second version of the annual Image Business Journalism Awards, organized by Corporate Image Limited, a new business communications firm. 14 Jan 2008 11:01

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