Articles by Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA)
Freedom of expression groups call on Uganda to improve press freedoms
The International Joint Partnership Freedom of Expression mission, composed of five IFEX members, released findings and recommendations from a mission to Kampala to address the deteriorating environment for freedom of expression.
Cabinet delays implementation of media policy
The cabinet’s actions represent another delay in 13 years of efforts to reform the outmoded legal framework governing journalism and broadcasting.
Judges who call for independent judiciary targeted for speaking out
IFEX-TMG members have written to the IAJ to appeal for support for judges, who are being persecuted for openly calling for judicial independence or for criticising the government.
Lawsuits against several newspapers withdrawn
The Bakgatla tribe chief withdrew the lawsuits in an out of court settlement.
Journalist harassed, detained by police
Manqoba Nxumalo had his camera confiscated and was taken by police van to the Manzini police station, where he was briefly detained.
Thirty-one IFEX members call on President Kabila to end persecution and harassment of journalists and media
There has been a steady decline in the working environment for Congolese journalists and the space for free expression is shrinking.
MISA statement on the state of the media and freedom of expression
MISA is appealing to the current administration to champion media freedom in Malawi and to regard the media as partners in development.
Thirty-one IFEX members and global partners demand retraction of proposed amendment to Press and Journalists Act
The proposed amendment would restrict freedom of expression and impede the ability of journalists and media outlets to fulfill their important roles.