Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)

The Malawi Police Service is intensifying the use of the country’s cybersecurity law to restrict the voice and agency of journalists and citizens.

MISA-Regional emphasises the importance for African Union member states to adopt a human rights-based approach for the utilisation of AI and other technologies.

Sports journalist Yasin Lamu’s equipment damaged during attack by Wanderers FC supporters.

During its 77th Ordinary Session last year, the ACHPR raised concern over Member States’ implementation of surveillance with little regard for human rights norms and standards.

MISA Malawi is concerned at how numerous journalists working for the state broadcaster are being identified and investigated for alleged offenses committed under the Electronic Transactions and Cybersecurity Act.

The editorial director of the Platform for Investigative Journalists (PIJ), Gregory Gondwe, has been forced to go into hiding after his exposé on payments made by the military to businessman Zuneth Sattar.

MISA welcomes President Haikande Hichelema’s enactment of Access to Information legislation after two decades of relentless advocacy.

Motive behind murder of journalist Joao Chamusse is unclear but his phone and laptop are missing.