June 27, 2024

Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment Launched in Geneva

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Programme Calls for Entries

UNESCO Calls for Nominations for 2024 International Literacy Prizes

UNESCO, LG Collaborate to Develop Open Online Course on AI Ethics

Applications Invited for 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

PALU, AU Anti-Corruption Board to Host 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Nairobi

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship Programme

African Ministers Adopt Landmark AI Strategy, Digital Compact to Boost Development and Inclusive Growth

Action Contre la Faim Calls for Applications for Grant for New Humanitarian Perspective

CSOs Write IGP, Urge Him to Discontinue All Charges Filed under Repealed Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act

Global Mandate Holders Adopt Joint Declaration on Climate Crisis and Freedom of Expression

Global Landscapes Forum Invites Applications for the 2024 African Youth Storytelling Contest

UNESCO Partners Global Media Regulators to Create Network to Tackle Digital Platform Challenges

Global Leaders Emphasize Press Freedom in Tackling Environmental Crisis

Portulans Institute Launches Call for Applications for 2024-2025 Fellowship Programme

Court Adjourns Hearing in MRA’s Lawsuit on Enforcement of Principles on Safety of Journalists to July 2

Journalist Attacked by Bank’s Security Guards while Covering Strike in Umuahia

Applications Invited for Global Fellowship Programme on AI and Market Power

Bertha Foundation Accepting Applications for its Sixth Bertha Challenge Fellowships for Activists and Investigative Journalists

Applications Open for Hinzpeter Awards for Bravery in Video Journalism

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Invites Proposals for African Radio Engagement Initiatives

Mohammed Adamu

Bauchi Police Brutalise Journalist While Covering Eid Durbar Celebrations

Camille Grenier

Forum Releases Workstream Report on Strengthening Information Integrity on Private Messaging Platforms

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed

President Tinubu Pledges Support for Nigerian Media, Promises Tariff Cuts

António Guterres

Internet Governance Forum Opens Applications for 2026 Fellowship Programme

Churchill Otieno

Africa Editors Call for Urgent Reforms to Promote Information Integrity, Secure Independent Journalism

Stig Ørskov

2026 Digital Media Asia Conference Takes Place in Manila on April 28 to 29

Musa Mikail

NTA Reporter Assaulted by Niger State Governor’s Security Operatives

Segun O’Law

Nigerian Journalist Alleges Threat from Works Minister Over Coastal Road Recording

Monday Arunsi

Court Fixes April 29 for Hearing in MRA’s Suit Against Federal Government on Safety of Journalists

Ahmed Adam Quincy

Businessman Threatens Journalist During Phone Call Over Report

Moyo Ogunlewe

Journalist Attacked by Thugs Inside Lagos Council Secretariat, Dragged to Police Station

Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie

Journalist Threatened Over Report on Abuja Water Scarcity

Pastor Daniel Dafe Umukoro

DSS Arrest Journalist Over Online Publication

Tricia Young

Moving Minds Alliance, REACH Network Seek Story Pitches that Amplify Young Children’s Voices in Crisis Contexts

Dominique Pradalié

International Federation of Journalists Celebrates Women Journalists’ Resilience on IWD 2026

Mark Hertsgaard

Covering Climate Now Opens Entries for 2026 Climate Journalism Awards

António Guterres

United Nations Opens Applications for 2026 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship

Anne‑Marie Frassica

McKinsey Forward Initiative Opens Applications for Free Professional Development Programme in Africa

Sulemana Braimah

MFWA Executive Director Urges ECOWAS to Seek Fair Compensation from Big Tech for Regional Media

Isla Haddow-Flood

Wiki Loves Africa Opens 2026 Call for Entries for Openly-Licensed Photographic, Video, Audio Contest

Odeh Friday

Accountability Lab Nigeria Invites Nominations for 2026 Integrity Icon Awards

John Armour

Oxford University Invites Applications for Global Summer Institute on Artificial Intelligence, Media Governance 2026 Programme