Journalist

Burkina frees 2 journalists kidnapped last year

Abidjan – Two journalists kidnapped in Burkina Faso and missing for more than a year have been freed, their... Read more

18 Sep

Countries

Concern over freedom of expression under Senegal’s new leaders

Dakar – With a journalist convicted of “offending” the prime minister, commentators jailed and political opponents under pressure, freedom... Read more

16 Sep

Cȏte d'Ivoire

Watchdog demands Ivory Coast probe journalist’s handover to Benin

Abidjan – Reporters Without Borders on Monday urged Ivory Coast to launch an investigation into the “manifestly illegal extradition”... Read more

19 Aug

Countries

WATCH | Caught red-handed! – Suspended IDT CEO tries to bribe journalist with R60k bag of cash

Cape Town –In a striking act of investigative journalism, Pieter‑Louis Myburgh of Daily Maverick staged a sting that exposed... Read more

7 Aug

Arts and Leisure

Star anchor quits Newzroom for govt gig

Cape Town – Journalist and broadcaster Aldrin Sampear has officially exited Newzroom Afrika, marking the end of his tenure... Read more

5 Aug

Cȏte d'Ivoire

Ivory Coast extradites journalist critical of Benin’s president

Cotonou – Ivory Coast has arrested and extradited to Benin a journalist critical of the small west African country’s... Read more

15 Jul

Countries

JOURNALIST’S FATE SEALED: Aserie Ndlovu and partner’s remains confirmed by DNA

Pretoria – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that human remains discovered in Rust De Winter have... Read more

5 Jun

Countries

Egyptian prosecutors question journalist Rasha Qandil

Cairo – Egyptian prosecutors released prominent journalist Rasha Qandil on bail Sunday after having questioned her for “broadcasting false information”,... Read more

26 May

Countries