Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
Liberian president pledges to decriminalise media offenses
In the Liberian president’s recent State of the Nation address, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf reaffirmed the government’s commitment to decriminalise media offenses.
Liberia: Former talk show host alleges there is a state-sponsored plan to kill her
Journalist Tetee Gebro, formerly of the Sky Communications Corporation, has raised alarm that state sponsored assassins are out for her. She made the allegation as a formal complaint to the Press Union of Liberia (PUL).
Liberian government imposes restrictions on Ebola media coverage
The Liberian government recently announced that it has imposed a ban on media coverage of Ebola stories and photos of victims.
South Sudan: Sweeping powers in National Security Service Bill will undermine free expression
The proposed bill would mandate the National Security Service to monitor communications systems, newspapers and radio stations “in respect to security interest so as to prevent misuse by users.”
Liberian Supreme Court: Reverse decision to close National Chronicle newspaper
The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has, in a petition, prayed for the Supreme Court of Liberia to reverse the government’s decision on the “continuous and illegal closure” of The National Chronicle newspaper.
Access to timely, accurate information is critical to Ebola response
Media crackdowns in Liberia and Sierra Leone may be cutting off access to potentially life-saving information about Ebola.
Liberian newspaper publisher harassed over article alleging misallocation of Ebola response funds
Helen G. Nah was harassed by police over a story published in Women Voices newspaper. The article stated that money allocated from the Ebola Response Fund was allocated to some senior Liberia National Police officials for operational purposes, but got misappropriated along the line.
Somali parliament urged to reject repressive media bill
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is appalled by the endorsement, by the Somali Council of Ministers, of a repressive media bill that severely restricts media operations and content.