Thematic Pillars Overview

Robust legal standards, frameworks and instruments

Robust legal standards, frameworks and instruments

The rights to freedom of expression, freedom of information and media freedom allow people to actively take part in and contribute to social, cultural and political life in their societies. More

Effective implementation of legal frameworks

Effective implementation of legal frameworks

The adoption of robust legal frameworks and instruments is, by itself, not enough for the enjoyment of rights. What is established on paper must still be realised in practice for rights and freedoms to have a real and... More

Media resilience and effective communication

Media resilience and effective communication

A healthy media landscape is one which is resilient and responsive to the dynamic and ever-evolving social, political and economic conditions of its context. More

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17.07.2023 | Blog
Journalism in the Shadow of Power

The following observations and comments are based on experiences in several African countries and, more recently, on the print media in Zambia.


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07.06.2023 | Blog

In South Africa, media law and ethics education for journalists is lacking, as is ethical media practice.


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05.06.2023 | Blog
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The term ‘disinformation’ is receiving significant global attention primarily because of the risks it poses to almost every sector, from health and…


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24.05.2023 | Blog

Despite the impact of technology in increasing access to information, many sub-Saharan African governments limit access to information and information…


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16.05.2023 | Blog

According to ITU (2021) Facts and Figures, internet use in Africa between 2019 and 2021 increased by 23%, with young people (40%) more likely to be…


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11.05.2023 | Blog
Union solidarity for a stronger press

Had my disgruntled colleague not mentioned how much she earned, emphasising how low the figure was against the editorial legwork we had to do, I would…


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29.03.2023 | Blog
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There is journalism, and then there’s investigative journalism. I believe the latter is a journalism genre that requires one to possess a specific…


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26.01.2023 | Blog

Since the independence of Mauritius in 1968, the media of the island - both print and broadcast - have been key actors in building a peaceful and…


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