Where newspapers thrive, but SMS letters are threatened

At first glance it seemed a rather bizarre story. Namibia's newspapers last week reported on an "Open Day" at the Windhoek crematorium.

Press self-regulation makes strides

Acting as a sop to a predatory government should never constitute the motive force or raison d'etre of self-regulation.

UN asks Afghanistan to lift election media ban

The UN has asked Afghanistan to lift a ban on media reporting of violence during Thursday's election, saying the Constitution guaranteed a free press.

Six journalists jailed in Gambia

Six Gambian journalists, including one who contributed to Reuters, have been jailed for two years for sedition and defamation.

Zim's Daily News receives govt licence

Zimbabwe's banned independent Daily News has been licensed, in a development that will be seen as a major step towards reform in the country.

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