BWIRE: It’s time to revisit protection of journalists in Kenya

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire The mysterious circumstances surrounding journalist Azory Gwanda, in Tanzania, whose fate remains unknown are similar to what happe...

Media freedom

Duduzane Zuma found not guilty in South Africa car crash case

By Reuters,

A South African court on Friday found Duduzane Zuma not guilty of culpable homicide and negligent driving over a fatal car crash. Prosecutors are s...

duduzane zuma

Magufuli urges Tanzanian women to ‘set ovaries free’

By Reuters,

President John Magufuli urged Tanzanian women to “set your ovaries free” and bear more children as a way to help boost the economy into a regional...

President John Magufuli , Tanzanian women

Venezuela confirms death of detained officer who opposition says was tortured

By Reuters,

Venezuelan authorities late on Saturday confirmed the death of a military officer who opposition leaders and family members said was tortured in custo...

Juan Guaido , President Nicolas Maduro , United Nations , Venezuela

China bans all meat from Canada

By CNN,

The Chinese government has announced a suspension on imported meat products from Canada over claims of forged customs documents, the latest sign of de...

China-Canada meat ban

Ethiopia’s PM says army chief of staff shot thwarting coup

By Reuters,

Ethiopia’s army chief of staff was shot while trying to thwart an attempted coup on Saturday in a federal state north of the capital Addis Ababa, Pr...

Billene Seyoum , Ethiopia , General Seare Mekonnen , Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Watchdog finds global press freedom at lowest point in decade

By VOA,

The U.S.-based democracy watchdog Freedom House says press freedom is declining around the world, right alongside political rights and civil liberties...

Freedom House , Press Freedom

Voice of resilience: Kenyan radio builds herders’ trust in drought insurance

By Reuters,

It only lasts about two and half minutes, but the brief message Asma Mohamed broadcasts on her daily radio show has become essential listening for mor...

Female Afghan TV Journalist Shot Dead in Kabul

By VOA,

Afghan officials say a former prominent female television journalist in Afghanistan has been killed in Kabul. Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Ra...

Three Thais accused of insulting king have disappeared: rights groups

By Reuters,

Three Thai activists facing charges of insulting the monarchy have disappeared after reportedly being arrested in Vietnam, rights groups said on Frida...

Ugandan Gov’t upset by media coverage of Bobi Wine

By Reuters,

More than a dozen Ugandan media outlets said they will reassign senior journalists in response to government complaints over coverage of opposition la...

Bobi Wine , Museveni

Venezuela’s Maduro seeks to display military loyalty in political crisis

By Reuters,

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and key military figures made a show of unity in a television broadcast on Thursday, seeking to reject claims by t...

Juan Guaido , President Nicolas Maduro , Venezuela , Vladimir Padrino

Women still bear greatest brunt of online harassment, World Press Freedom summit told

By Rachel Ombaka,

Female journalists are more visible than ever in the digital era making them easy targets for online harassment, the World Press Freedom Day summit wa...

digital rights , Female Journalists , Online Harassment , world press freedom day

US border patrol to fingerprint more migrant children

By VOA,

U.S. border authorities say they’ve started to increase the biometric data they take from children 13 years old and younger, including fingerprints,...

US

At least 28 hippos found dead in Ethiopia’s national park

By CNN,

The bodies of at least 28 hippopotamuses have been found in Ethiopia's national park in the southwest of the country, local media reported Monday. ...

Why did Ecuador give up Assange after seven years?

By CNN,

Hours after Julian Assange was ousted from his diplomatic refuge at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, the country released a laundry list of alleged t...

Ecuador , Julian Assange , María Paula Romo , WikiLeaks

Australia could Jail, fine social media execs for streaming violence

By VOA,

Australia’s Parliament passed legislation Thursday that could imprison social media executives if their platforms stream real violence such as the N...

Australia

Former top US generals issue ‘grave’ warning to ban Chinese tech

By CNN,

Six retired US military leaders have issued a statement calling on America's allies to ban Chinese technology giants from outfitting their 5G networks...

chinese technology , US military

US calls on Burundi to rescind decisions against BBC and VOA

By VOA,

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday called on Burundi to rescind its decision to suspend the U.S-funded Voice of America and ban the BBC and to allow...

BBC , Burundi , U.S. State Department

WWE’s next battle royale: Investor fans vs shorts

By Reuters,

A brawl between World Wrestling Entertainment Inc’s bears and bulls could reach a peak this year as the company renegotiates overseas contracts. Wh...

WWE