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In a significant move, Afghanistan's Taliban-led morality ministry has vowed to enforce a law that restricts news outlets from showcasing images of all living creatures. Journalists have been informed that this regulation will be rolled out gradually.
According to Saiful Islam Khyber, the spokesman for the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, “This decree encompasses all of Afghanistan... it will be enacted progressively.” He emphasized that officials plan to convince the public that depicting…
Media Suppression in Burkina Faso Persists Amid Ongoing Ban
The government of Burkina Faso is sharpening its focus on a nationalistic approach to news and information dissemination, as noted by the Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Recently, the Superior Council for Communication (CSC), which oversees media regulations in Burkina Faso, imposed a ban on the rebroadcast of foreign radio programs effective immediately. This decision follows a three-month suspension of the Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts in the country.
This move highlights a growing trend in which the government seeks…
Jubaland Claims Villa Somalia is Behind a Social Media Attack Targeting Its President
Jubaland Accuses Villa Somalia of Launching an Online Assault on its Leader
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The spokesperson for Jubaland's leadership, Mohamed Hassan Hiis, has made serious assertions against Villa Somalia, the official residence of the President of Somalia. He claims they are bankrolling an online smear campaign to tarnish President Ahmed Madobe's image. It's a bold accusation that brings drama into the political theatrics of the region.
Hiis pointed his finger directly at Abdulkadir Ali Dige, who holds the reins as…
Jubbaland Claims Villa Somalia is Financing Social Media Campaigns Against Ahmed Madobe
Mogadishu (AX) – Mohamed Hassan Hiis, the Communication Director for Jubbaland Regional State, has thrown some bold accusations at Somalia's presidency. He alleges they're bankrolling a negative campaign on social media aimed squarely at Jubbaland's head honcho, Ahmed Madobe.Hiis pointed his finger at Abdiqadir Ali Dige, Villa Somalia's communications chief, claiming he's the mastermind behind this orchestrated social media blitz to tarnish Madobe's reputation. "Mr. President, can you really bank on these delegations to…
The Role of Social Media in Escalating Geopolitical Strife in the Horn of Africa
Snapshot from the YouTube video, ‘Why Egypt and Somalia are Teaming Up Against Ethiopia‘ by TLDR News Global. Fair use.
In the Horn of Africa, a region already fraught with delicate alliances and simmering military tensions, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Somalia are now clashing in a new arena: social media. Platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook have become battlegrounds for a digital skirmish, where misinformation riles up nationalist feelings and ratchets up the stakes of real-world confrontations.
Fueling…
Is Your Focus the New Goldmine? Imagine the Impact of Disconnecting from Social Media for a Single Day
In today’s world, your attention is the most coveted treasure, even more than gold or oil. We live in a digital age where who you focus on and how you engage with your surroundings hold immense value. Social media giants, entertainment moguls, and ad agencies have built empires based on capturing and holding your gaze.
Imagine a world where no one logged into social media for just a day or two. The endless scrolling, liking, and sharing would come to a halt. This simple pause would shake the very foundations of these…
Cameroonian Media Condemn Rise in Assaults Before Elections
In recent weeks, a troubling wave of violence has swept through Cameroonian journalism, as reporters find themselves under siege. Armed assailants wielding rifles and machetes have launched "brutal attacks" against them, an alarming development coming just ahead of the impending presidential election scheduled for next year. President Paul Biya, who has held sway over the nation for more than 40 years, has yet to declare his intentions regarding another term, but pressure from his supporters to continue his reign is…
Journalists’ organizations condemn the suspension
RFI's FM waves have been cut across Mali since mid-Thursday. Consequence of the decision of the Malian Transitional Authorities to suspend RFI and France 24, following the sending of testimonies reporting abuses by the Malian army in the center of the country.…
How do I continue to listen to RFI and watch France 24?
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Malian authorities suspended the broadcast of RFI on FM, as well as France 24. This is how listeners can continue to follow our two antennas in Mali.
►Opportunity to receive RFIOn the InternetBy satelliteClearly on satellites with a receiver for the public:Eutelsat 16A and SES 4(RFI in French) SES 5(RFI in French and African languages)On short wavesIn…
journalists furious at not being able to cover
No press conference has been organized for journalists from private media to cover the negotiations between rebel groups and the Chadian authorities, which have been going on since Sunday, March 13, in Doha, Qatar. Necessary travel, according to press…