May 9, 2017

UNESCO Study Recommends 11-Point Assessment Tool for Measuring Legal Frameworks for the Protection of Journalistic Sources in the Digital Age

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Hosts Global Legislative Openness Conference 2017

Internet Society Holds Eighth AFPIF in Cote D’Ivore, Seeks Contributions

Second Edition of Data Journalism Unconference Holds in UK

Freemuse Chief Calls for UNESCO Reforms, UN Plan for Safety of Artists

MRA Celebrates 2017 WPFD with Online Community in Nigeria

Nigeria Takes 6 Steps Backward on Press Freedom – RSF 2017 Ranking

MRA’s Executive Director Named Member of Premium Times’ Oversight Board

Global Integrity, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Release Integrity

NUPRI Calls for Chapter Proposals on Internet Governance in the Global South

Pan-African Conference Calls on African Governments to Adopt Measures to Protect Citizens’ Right to Information, Freedom of Expression

IWMF Calls for Applications for Reporting Initiative Fellowship

RSF Provides Individual Assistance to Journalists

Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang

MRA Wins Another Appeal in NBC’s Attempt to Overturn Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

Monday Arunsi,

MRA Calls on Federal and State Legislators to Utilize FOI Act to Hold Executive Bodies Accountable

Mrs Temitope Oladele

Coroner Issues Fresh Orders to LASUTH, Lagos DNA Centre in Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death Inquiry

NADECO Publishes its Story, Honours Media Rights Agenda, Others for Contributions to Pro-democracy Struggles

Blessing Oladunjoye and Remmy Nweke

MRA Announces Winners of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards

Edetaen Ojo

Measures to Combat Disinformation Must Respect Human Rights, Says MRA Executive Director

Dr Dennis Redeker

MRA, Consortium Partners Launch Pan-Africanism Project on AI Governance in Africa

Allwell Ene

Rivers Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Assault of Journalist

MRA Calls for Pan-African Framework on AI Rooted in Human Rights

Lanre Arogundade and Edetaen Ojo

Exemplary Careers in Media Rights Advocacy – By Lekan Otufodunrin

Ayomide Eweje

MRA Calls on African Commission to Adopt Instrument to Protect Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

Motunrayo Alaka

WSCIJ Calls for National Framework to Protect Media Freedom, Sustainability in Nigeria

Noko Makgato

Africa Facts Network Opens Call for Proposals for Africa Facts Summit 2026

Anthony Bellanger

Journalists Worldwide Call for Stronger Action Against Spyware Abuse, Surveillance

Polycarp Sola

Reporter Attacked During Traders’ Endorsement Rally for Ebonyi Governor

Segun Ajibare

NYSC Member Detained in Kwara Over Criticism of Moro Bridge Rehabilitation Claims

Janine Hauthal

CLIC Announces 2026 Grant Writing Residency for Early-Career Researchers

Solomon Ayele

ACHPR 5th Continental Forum Adopts Dakar Declaration on Extractive Sector Governance, Human Rights

Joy Ezeugwu

Enugu Nursing School Harasses Students Over WhatsApp Comments

Scott Griffen

IPI Releases Report on SLAPPs’ Threat to Africa’s Climate, Environmental Journalists

Briana Marbury

Applications Open for 2026 Interledger Fellowship Programme

Nikki Gladstone

MRA Joins Net Rights Coalition, over 190 Others to Condemn Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon

Franz Krüger

African Journalism Education Network Announces Call for Participation in 2026 Round Table Meeting

IFJ

International Federation of Journalists Elects New Executive Committee at Centenary Congress