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In South Africa, judge orders probe into censorship at SABC

January 28, 2011 4:37 PM EST

In South Africa, a judge this week ordered an official investigation into allegations that a former news executive for national public broadcaster SABC had muted critical voices and skewed coverage of major events–like the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s 2005 election in favor of the ruling party. The ruling comes amid a contentious press freedom debate stirred…

Authorities illegally shutter radio station in Zambia

January 27, 2011 4:55 PM EST

New York, January 27, 2011–Authorities in Zambia’s Western Province must immediately allow community station Radio Lyambayi to return to air, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The government raided the private broadcaster based in Mongu, about 360 miles (580 kilometers) west of the capital, Lusaka, carting away computers and other broadcasting equipment on January…

As protests mounted, Sirleaf's government secured the release of jailed editor Rodney Sieh. (Aaron Leaf)

Liberian saga: angry court, jailed editor, president’s speech

January 27, 2011 12:31 PM EST

On Monday, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who will contest for a second term in elections next November, used her annual speech to the legislature to strengthen her image as the candidate of stability and growth. Among other things, she boasted about winning the “Friend of the Media” award from the African Editors Forum, the…

Protesters in Capetown decry secrecy bill. (Independent Newspapers Cape)

South Africa resumes debate on secrecy bill

January 25, 2011 3:36 PM EST

Parliamentary hearings on South Africa’s Protection of Information Bill resumed last week with heated debate over provisions threatening to restrict press freedom and access to information. For journalists, much uncertainty remains over the final product and when it will be completed.

Somaliland editor sentenced to 3 years in prison

January 24, 2011 4:46 PM EST

New York, January 24, 2011–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a three-year prison sentence handed to a newspaper editor in the semi-autonomous republic of Somaliland in connection with a story alleging public corruption.

Somaliland editor sentenced to 3 years in prison

January 24, 2011 10:46 AM EST

Marrion P'udongo, known as Pastor, is a widely respected African fixer who has fallen ill and needs a kidney transplant. (Bryan Mealer)

Pastor Marrion, a Congolese fixer, needs your help

January 21, 2011 1:17 PM EST

A group of international journalists is seeking donations to pay the costs of a kidney transplant for Marrion P’udongo, a Congolese fixer who has worked tirelessly with reporters from around the world to make sure his country’s story is told.

Zimbabwean editor Golden Maunganidze reported harassment of vendors of his newspaper. (Masvingo Mirror)

In Zimbabwe, a rare retreat in a media attack

January 21, 2011 12:47 PM EST

In Zimbabwe, where journalists face constant harassment and repressive legislation, it’s a rare occasion that the army would back off from its interference with an independent newspaper. But that’s what seemed to happen this week in rural Gutu.

Gambia bans only independent radio station airing news

January 14, 2011 4:37 PM EST

New York, January 14, 2011–Gambian authorities on Thursday shut the only independent radio station in the nation that has continued to broadcast news, according to local journalists.

Ugandan magazine questioned over Museveni cartoon

January 13, 2011 5:37 PM EST

New York, January 13, 2011–Police in Kampala arrested the director and editor of the monthly newsmagazine Summit Business Review on Tuesday in connection with a caricature of President Yoweri Museveni that appeared on the cover of the October issue.Director Samuel Sejjaaka and Editor Mustapha Mugisha were released on bond but face continued interrogations, Sejjaaka told…