Attempt to restrict satellite broadcasting, electronic media continues Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has spoken out against the efforts of the ministerial council of Arab information ministers, held in the headquarters of the Arab League from 20 - 21 June 2008, to further restrict satellite television broadcasting. 27 Jun 2008 13:53 Opposition website blocked as Egypt hosts African telecoms conference On 12 May 2008, the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information reported that the website of the Egyptian Movement for Change, or Kefaya, has been blocked for those who have Internet access through the T-Data Company. T-Data, the country's largest Internet service provider, has been under direct government oversight since 4 May. 14 May 2008 12:14 Egyptian 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 African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04 Four young Kenyans become mobile reporters “This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56 Egyptian blogger still faces charges Court refuses judge's request to block websites, but allows for their censorship and prosecution; investigation of blogger continues. 28 Jun 2007 10:12 New guide for bloggers and online journalists launched in Cairo The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information has welcomed the publishing of a new guide for citizen journalism on the internet. The guide, which is prepared by Stephen Franklin, a journalist and a media trainer, is short and simple and aims at helping beginning bloggers who desire to work as citizen journalists on the internet. 27 Jun 2007 10:51 Good news, bad news for Egyptian judge in website case Court refuses judge's request to block websites, but allows for their censorship and prosecution; investigation of blogger suspended. 22 Jun 2007 09:53 Blogger case presents last chance for Egyptian justice Observers reckon that the revocation of blogger Karim Amer's verdict is the last chance for justice in Egypt. 17 May 2007 12:54 Egyptian judge wants websites blocked Judge asks courts to block 29 additional websites, brings lawsuit against directors of HRinfo, Hisham Mubarak Law Centre and blogger Amr Gharbia. 14 May 2007 07:58 Afriville.com's pan-Africanism integration through segregation Afriville.com, an online community of Africans at home and in diaspora, has recently been rebuilt to further bridge the gap between individual African nations and Africans abroad, whether African American, black British or African Latino. The new tools, content and forums are designed to bring the community even closer together. 2 May 2007 18:37 Call on Egypt to release journalist who criticized torture Arrest of TV journalist and blogger is latest blow to free speech. 30 Apr 2007 11:18 365 Digital signs first Adtech client in Kenya
Nairobi-based Business Daily Africa has signed an exclusive agreement with 365 Digital in Cape Town to employ the Adtech Helios IQ ad serving technology to deliver their online ad campaigns. 365’s traffic team will handle the online campaign management and implementation. 16 Apr 2007 19:12
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