Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
Two journalists arrested
Journalists Andrison Manyere and Nkosana Dhlamini were detained while covering a constitutional information gathering meeting and held overnight at the Waterfalls police station.
Publication and circulation of newspaper banned by National Archives
According to reports broadcast on various radio stations, the ban was issued because the paper is not registered with the National Archives of Malawi.
Freelance photojournalist arrested, detained
Lefoko Mogapaesi was arrested and detained while reporting on a high-profile case.
IFEX-TMG calls on judges associations worldwide to support persecuted independent judges in Tunisia
On the eve of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) Congress, the IFEX-TMG reiterates its deep concern about the continuous persecution of independent judges.
Thirty-one IFEX members and 25 other groups call on the President of Puntland to respect freedom of expression
Since Abdirahman Mohamed Farole became president on 11 January 2009, journalists have been arrested, physically assaulted, suspended, censored and even killed, and the operations of news media organisations have been threatened, closed or restricted.
Government threatens to deregister two newspapers
The Tanzanian government has threatened to deregister the “Mwananchi” and “MwanaHalisi” newspapers for publishing materials with the intention of inciting chaos.
Government tightens grip on media
The government has announced a major crackdown on newspaper columnists who criticise the country and its leadership.
Political opposition leader threatens to shoot journalist
Reporter Caswell Tlali was threatened while seeking comment on a criminal case involving a close family member of the opposition leader.