Media

In Nigeria, while authorities suspended access to Twitter on Friday, June 4, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is asking the media to shut down their social networking accounts. They reacted. "All audiovisual media will be considered antipatriotic if it continues to use Twitter, which is shut down," the NBC statement…

Turnaround in Ethiopia two weeks before the June 21 election. Eskinder Nega, one of the most important political opponents currently in prison, will be able to run. The former journalist became an opposition figure has been behind bars since July last year and his trial has still not started. Relief for the party Balderas, which presents itself for legislative choice of 21 June only in the capital Addis Ababa. It's not just its leader Eskinder Nega, but three other prisoners who may emerge. Geletaw Zeleke is responsible…

In this century of radio history, Africa has its part, sometimes beautiful, sometimes painful. Some memories ... To peel with delicacy. A century of radio existence. Can we say here that in the history of mankind, the invention of radio is undoubtedly one of those that had and continues to have a decisive impact on human life?…

In partnership with the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), Ndarason International broadcasts radio broadcasts in Lake Chad Basin, in several local languages. Its goal: to promote a discourse of peace among young people tempted by Boko Haram, broadcast programs to understand violent extremism or illegal immigration, but also give a voice to listeners in Lake Chad. Take a look behind the scenes at this…

Media organizations are demanding clarification from Israel following assaults on Al-Jazeera and the AP GAZA - Numerous media organizations have now demanded an clarification from Israel following the airstrike directed on the Related Press places of work and Al-Jazeera, amongst others in Gaza Metropolis, leaving a number of buildings in poor situation. Journalists working for the…

Somalia's spy chief and deputy chief of workers in bother over radio assaults MOGADISHU, Somalia - Director of the Nationwide Intelligence Safety Company Fahad Yasin has been dragged into the latest direct violation of media freedoms in a transfer that will trigger him to battle in court docket to get his status cleared. A Mogadishu-based legislation agency; Heegan has filed a…

In Bamako, the varied individuals met in regards to the kidnapping of the journalist Olivier Dubois who swings between hope and anxiousness. One month after his disappearance, the video the place he seems and the place he proclaims that he has been chosen by the help group for Islam and Muslims is seen as proof of the lives of his colleagues within the Malian press. A press that questions its skill to…

It has grow to be essentially the most controversial challenge in Mauritius immediately. The Authority for Web Actions, ICTA, desires to introduce a system for intercepting exchanges on social networks, the aim is to censor messages which might be dangerous to society and people. However the potential abuse of such management intrigues all social actors.…

In a video revealed on Wednesday, Could 5 on social networks, the French journalist Olivier Dubois claims to be the hostage of the jihadists from the Assist Group for Islam and Muslims. How did he find yourself there? Who's his catcher? How did the kidnapping happen? RFI appears to be like again on the final moments earlier than the kidnapping.…

A Frenchman is at the moment being held hostage in Mali. The impartial journalist Olivier Dubois had not given any information in three weeks. He appeared on Tuesday, Could 4, on a video circulating on social networks confirming his kidnapping of JNIM, the "Islamist and Muslim group" in Arabic. On this 21-second video, which…