More journalists have been killed since 7 October 2023 than during the two World Wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined
‘Wearing a helmet and a bullet-proof vest with the word “Press” on it no longer guarantees protection, but rather makes you a target’
Since Bola Tinubu became president last year, there have been several attacks on members of the media, rights group says
At least eight journalists have been killed since Russia’s war on Ukraine, but the world over journalists are not safe
On average, five Somali journalists are killed every year, but in the absence of political will to change the situation, the killers are allowed to continue with impunity
Most Russian journalists have been forced into exile amid a state crackdown. But there is some cause for hope
Despite pledges by Credit Suisse to crack down on illegitimate funds, leaked data shows the bank catered to dozens of criminals, dictators, sanctioned parties and political actors with outsized wealth
The telecommunications giant has donated a further R800 000 to help the independent media stay afloat
Across Africa, 12 countries were keeping at least 75 journalists behind bars as of 1 December ― not counting those who were detained and released
Users of social media and journalists need to take care when posting or reporting about children and tragic events
Reporters without Borders and others call on higher authorities to review prosecutor’s decision not to investigate the case
Abdallae Ahmed Mumin recalls being shot at and threatened in the line of duty. He escaped with his life, but not all his peers were so lucky.
Two stories from reporters who turned down offers to spy for the SSA
Journalists who received payments from the state security agency will be named only once the Zondo commission has notified them in writing
Most of the coronavirus deaths were in Peru, Brazil, India, Mexico, Ecuador, Bangladesh, Italy and the United States
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
Tear gas, midnight arrests, threats and intimidation — the tactics employed every election cycle in Uganda are familiar to all who dare challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s 35-year grip on power
Dodging tear gas and bullets with Uganda’s opposition leader
Many feel the urge to offer direction in a world that seems to be spiralling out of control faster every day
The party’s response to journalists and those who speak against them reveal a consistent pattern of misogyny
Their dramatic overnight exit came following days of secret wrangling that had seen both men holed up in Australia’s diplomatic missions to escape the clutches of China’s feared security police
When journalists stop telling the truth about what’s going on in their country, when they stop exposing wrongdoing and corruption allegations, everyone suffers
Softie is an intimate portrait of how political activism complicates family life
Although self-censorship has long been a concern, Hong Kong has traditionally enjoyed a vibrant free press
A law used to harass and intimidate journalists has been repealed
Hodan Nalayeh was a Somali journalist famous for telling uplifting, positive stories about her country. She was killed in a terrorist attack in Kismayo in July 2019. A year later, the writer Ifrah Udgoon remembers how Nalayeh’s life and work shaped her own
Journalists need to value criticism of their work to the same degree they value press freedom, argues Julie Reid in this extract from ‘Tell Our Story: Multiplying Voices in the News Media’
With many readers coming to news sites from social media links, they may not pay attention to the subtle clues that mark a story published by the opinion staff
Ahmed Divela was one of Ghana’s most fearless investigative journalists. This edited excerpt about his killing is from Faces of Assassination
Burundi’s president was a cruel and tyrannical leader under whom no one was safe, not even schoolchildren
Few Southern African countries have laws protecting people’s privacy, a report reveals
Ciham Ali was born in the United States and moved to Eritrea with her family. When Ciham tried to leave, she was arrested at the border. After eight years, Human Rights Watch have called for her release