https://www.bizcommunity.com/zamediafreedom Africa Media Freedom & Right to Know | Bizcommunity news 15 Media Freedom news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/zamediafreedom en-us Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:31:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-investigative-journalist-freed-and-back-in-sa-186966a On Tuesday, South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy was released and was on his way back to South Africa. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists member was detained by government authorities in Djibouti on Saturday, 19 September. 1-271988 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kenya-media-editor-abducted-dumped-200km-away-after-source-demands-075915a An editor of one of Kenya's largest media groups was abducted by armed men and released hours later at the edge of a dam more than 200km away, his employer said on Wednesday. 1-271427 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nation-media-group-seeks-reopening-after-uganda-military-closes-outlets-286197a A leading East African media group whose outlets in Uganda were shut down at the weekend by soldiers is in talks with the military to reopen, with staff still unable to access offices, the organisation’s managing director in the country told Reuters. 1-269450 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/2026-africa-elevate-scholarship-recipients-announced-623151a On 28 May, in Nairobi, Kenya, the International News Media Association (INMA) announced 41 recipients of the Africa Elevate 2026 Scholarship, selected from 114 applicants from across Africa. 1-268571 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/isu-elihle-awards-open-for-entries-with-r30000-for-first-place-178166a The need for credible, child-centred reporting remains critical, and journalists continue to play a vital role in shaping how children are represented in the media. The Isu Elihle Awards have, for 10 years, encouraged the elevation of journalism that puts children at the centre of storytelling. 1-268188 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bizcommunity-repositions-for-the-future-170456a From today, you may notice a subtle new look on Bizcommunity’s interfaces: A fresh new typographic treatment joins the iconic nine-dot logo grid, designed to represent the links and connections forged within South Africa’s business communities. 1-267008 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/article/tunisian-journalist-sentenced-amid-union-outcry-over-media-repression-736012a A Tunisian court handed down a two-year prison sentence to news website editor Ghassen Ben Khelifa, in the latest prosecution targeting media workers, a move the journalists' union described as part of a "systemic" attack on free speech. 1-267002 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/journalists-sentencing-in-tunisia-seen-as-retaliation-claims-family-284527a A Tunisian court on Thursday convicted and sentenced two prominent journalists to three and a half years in prison on tax evasion charges, which a family member said was retaliation for their reporting. 1-265010 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/censorship-concerns-rise-as-uganda-blocks-live-coverage-of-election-protests-950444a Uganda's government said on Monday it was banning live broadcasts of riots, "unlawful processions" and other violent incidents ahead of an election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule. 1-264584 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tunisian-reporters-take-to-the-streets-to-oppose-crackdowns-952464a Tunisian journalists protested on Thursday near government offices, demanding an end to restrictions on reporters and the release of jailed colleagues, and vowing that the widening crackdown will not silence them. 1-263554 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Media Freedom Africa