One a week, at least one prime time hour is to be made available for government agents, ministries and other state entities to explain government programs and policies to the public. Edward Ronald Sekyewa reports
The increasingly authoritarian regime of Gambia is suspected of blocking the popular social media app Viber following weeks of speculation on the government’s intentions. The government said it has not been banned and blames service providers for the outage. Buya Jammeh reports
In the years that have followed the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, the peace that has emerged is one defined by consolidated state control. But as Nicholas Williams explains, media reforms may change that.
Group including MP and former leader of the opposition want the Anti Homosexuality Act 2014 repealed for being in violation of the constitution. Edward Ronald Sekyewa reports
Member of Kilifi County Assembly to table bill he says is aimed at restoring decency. Duke Mangera reports
David Cecil was jailed in Uganda after he produced a play perceived to be ‘pro gay’ by the country’s authorities. His trial brought global media attention to the homophobic laws of the African nation
Women wearing short skirts have faced attacks due to muddled legislation, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa
Amid threats of foreign aid cuts, there are claims within Uganda that the law is just a part of President Museveni’s political game, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa
Exiled Gambian journalist Omar Bah’s journey from his homeland to the United States is detailed in his memoir, Africa’s Hell on Earth. Buya Jammeh reports.
In what seems like a purge, South Africa’s Independent News and Media (INM) group is shedding many of its foremost journalists and commentators. Simultaneously, the company’s newspapers have stepped up coverage of the personal ruminations of its new chairperson, Dr Iqbal Survé. Christi van der Westhuizen reports
Freedom of expression in Africa. Index on Censorship covers free speech, freedom of religion, artistic freedom on the continent of Africa.