Tanzanian Press freedom assaulted, it is a big shame
Press freedom is more than just a concept; it is one essential component of democracy and development; socio-economic development could be achieved rapidly in a situation where freedom of the […]
Tag Archives: African Journalist
[Call for papers] War on Terror in East Africa: security, elections and transparency
Deadline: 05/09/2012 The political, social and economic environment in East Africa presents specific challenges for investigative journalists.
[News] RFI reporter jailed for life in Burundi terror trial
One of RFI’s Swahili service’s correspondents in Burundi, Hassan Ruvakuki, has been jailed for life, along with 13 other defendants, after being found guilty of “terrorist acts” because he interviewed […]
[Opinion] Why ‘Institutes of Excellence’ won’t address Africa’s information needs
By Evelyn Groenink – “Normal” media don’t do investigative journalism anymore. That is why we need non-profit institutions, specially geared and equipped to investigate public interest issues. They will fill […]
Fatuma Noor wins CNN Multichoice Award 2011
FAIR Board member Fatuma Noor (The Star, Kenya) has been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2011 Awards Ceremony. Noor won for her investigative three-part […]
