West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Expands Media Freedom Crackdown
In a bold move, Burkina Faso’s media authority has put a halt to operations of the French news outlet TV5Monde, levying accusations…
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Media
World
Different countries consider a range of social media bans
Meta is facing fresh scrutiny in Europe after the European Commission issued a preliminary finding this week alleging the company failed to…
World
Sweden to fine social media sites over murder-related advertisements
Sweden is moving to crack down on what officials describe as brazen online “murder adverts,” with the government proposing new rules that…
Somalia
National Human Rights Commission Receives Media Report as NUSOJ Urges Action on Violations
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) on Monday met with the National Independent Human Rights Commission (NIHRC), led…
Somalia
NUSOJ submits report on 72 media violations to Somalia rights commission
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A new report handed to Somalia’s top human rights watchdog on Monday paints a stark…
World
Norway Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Norway is moving to tighten children’s access to social media, with the government saying it will propose a ban for users under…
Editorial
Somalia Records 72 Media Freedom Violations in 2025, Including One Journalist Killing
Somalia’s press came under relentless pressure in 2025, with a new report from the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) detailing 72…
Somalia
Somalia records 72 media freedom violations in 2025, journalist killed
Monday April 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s media landscape is still operating under heavy pressure, with journalists facing repeated attacks and…
World
Greece to ban social media for children under 15 starting in 2027
Greece will block children under 15 from accessing social media starting 1 January next year, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today, unveiling…
Somalia
Concerns Rise Over Somalia Ports Minister’s Social Media Posts Fueling Civil War
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Alarm is growing over a string of social media posts by Somalia’s ports and maritime transport minister, Abdulqadir Mohamed…
World
Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under Age 14
Austria has set its sights on social media use by young people, announcing plans to prohibit access for children up to the…
