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IFJ backs FAJ call for action to protect journos

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:39:00 +0200

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Friday, 27 January 2012, joined its African regional organisation, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), in calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect journalists as the increased violence by Islamist group, Boko Haram, continues to claim lives of citizens and threatens to ignite a wider conflict.
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African journo awards extends deadline

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:02:00 +0200

CNN International and MultiChoice announced at the end of last week that the deadline for entries for the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2012 Awards have been extended to Wednesday, 22 February 2012, and the judging to take place in April this year.
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BBA 7 brings double housemates

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:24:00 +0200

Multichoice Malawi announced on 24 January 2012 that the Big Brother Africa housemates of Season 7, will go in the house in pairs, where they will choose whether to pair with spouses, friends or family.
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CNBC Africa launches satellite bureau in Gabon

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:11:00 +0200

Business news from Gabon scores an opening goal on CNBC Africa with the official opening of the channel's live satellite bureau in Libreville, West Africa, the same week which sees the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations kick off.
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Multichoice overwhelmed with Big Brother response

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0200

Multichoice Malawi says it has been overwhelmed with interest that Malawians are showing soon after the announcement of the seventh season of Big Brother Africa.
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Gabon suspends opposition media outlets

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:10:00 +0200

LIBREVILLE, GABON: Gabon authorities have slapped a temporary ban on two opposition media outlets after they covered an address to the nation by opposition leader Andre Mba Obame, who declared himself president last year.
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CPJ report: 52 journalists jailed in Africa

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:00 +0200

There are currently 52 journalists imprisoned in Africa, in nine countries. More than half the jailed journalists are held in that scourge of media freedom - Eritrea. The most disturbing news to come out of CPJ's recent report on journalists behind bars, is that the trend of imprisoning journalists - often on trumped-up charges - has seen a sharp increase over the last decade. And if the Protection of State Information Bill is passed next year, the 2012 CPJ report could very well see South African journalists join their colleagues across the continent in serving prison time for doing their job.
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YouTube launches in Nigeria

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:30:00 +0200

YouTube, the platform where anyone with a video camera and an internet connection can share their life, art and voice with the world, has announced the launch of YouTube in Nigeria and will be offering the most relevant content.
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Niger's president endorses Table Mountain Declaration

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:42:00 +0200

NIAMEY, NIGER: The president of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, has become the first African head of state to endorse the Declaration of Table Mountain, which calls for repeal of criminal defamation and 'insult' laws and for putting press freedom higher on the agenda in Africa.
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Go and sin no more - court orders media houses

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0200

Criminal Court 'A'Judge James W. Zotaa, has strongly warned proprietors of three local media houses recently shutdown by government for allegedly broadcasting hate messages and misinformation not to repeat such act.
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