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State security forces internet cafe owners to 'spy' on customers

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:12:00 +0200

EGYPT: The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) last week reported that State Security Police are violating the right to privacy by spying on internet users in Egypt, searching for individuals who exercise their right to express their political views online peacefully.
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eMarketing textbook finds its way to Kenya!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:13:00 +0200

Tourism and online marketing have always been a likely couple. With the 2010 Soccer World Cup happening in South Africa, the need for local tourism agencies and service providers to catch up with eMarketing trends has increased evermore.
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Tunisia's only independent online mag attacked

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:39:00 +0200

The online news magazine Kalima, often touted as one of the only independent news sources in Tunisia, has suffered an attack that has completely destroyed its web content, reports the Observatory for the Freedom of Press, Publishing and Creation in Tunisia (OLPEC).
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Are you an email addict?

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:41:00 +0200

According to AOL Mail's fourth annual Email Addiction Survey, 46% of email users said they're hooked on email (up from just 15% last year) and 51% check their email four or more times a day. One in five said they check their email more than 10 times a day and some even, for crying out loud, check their emails while in church. Granted, the survey is an American one, but are African's so different? Are you an email addict?
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Sudan: Authorities block YouTube

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:16:00 +0200

On 29 July 2008, ANHRI denounced the government's decision to block the YouTube website. Since 22 July, internet users in Sudan have been unable to access the site, instead receiving an error message stating that the site was blocked by the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC).
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Attempt to restrict satellite broadcasting, electronic media continues

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:53:00 +0200

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.
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Opposition website blocked as Egypt hosts African telecoms conference

Wed, 14 May 2008 12:14:00 +0200

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.
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MSN welcomes Maghreb

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:32:00 +0200

The new MSN Maghreb portal was launched at a press conference in Skhirat, Morocco, on Tuesday, 22 April 2008.
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Putting African football in the picture

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:54:00 +0200

Africa Interactive works together with local media talent in Ghana to put the Nike5showdown tournament in the picture.
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Nedjma strengthens its multimedia leadership in Algeria

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:29:00 +0200

Nedjma "star", Algeria's third private mobile operator has reinforced its innovative and multimedia leadership in Algeria. From 15 January 2008, subscribers of Nedjma will enjoy extra services with Zhoo portal.
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