February 23, 2026

Vukosi Marivate

Deep Learning Indaba Opens Applications for 2026 Gathering, African Startup Track

African Investigative Journalism Conference Opens Call for Proposals for 2026 Conference

Jane Sasseen

Center for Business Journalism Opens Applications for Spring 2026 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Invites Journalism Proposals on Climate, Labour

Jason Bordoff

Center on Global Energy Policy Invites Applications for 2026 Energy Journalism Fellows Programme

Katja Schiller Nwator,

Philanthropy Circuit Launches African Philanthropy Media Fellowship

Alastair Lewis

FIPP World Media Congress to Hold in Madrid in October

Ahmed Isah Sakpe, Jounalist

Police Arrest, Detain Journalist Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation

Cairo to Host Third MIL, Global Understanding Conference

Dr. Aminu Maida

NCC Licences Six New ISPs to Boost Competition in Nigeria’s Broadband Market

Prof. Alexander Lawall

Research Association Calls for Papers for International Conference on AI-Based Media Innovation 2026

Mr Bernard Maissen

FOC Launches 2026 Programme of Action for its 15th Anniversary Year

United States Formally Withdraws from Freedom Online Coalition

Barbara Massing

2026 DW Global Media Forum Scheduled for June in Bonn

Ms Charity Uwakwe,

Court Fixes February 26 for Judgment in Journalist’s ₦5m Fundamental Rights Suit Against Abia Government

IPI, IMS Announce Call for Nominations for 2026 Press Freedom Awards

GIJN, iMEdD Invite Applications for Second Introduction to Investigative Journalism Training Course

20th International Journalism Festival to Hold in Perugia from April 15 to 18

Ms Ayomide Eweje

Court Adjourns Hearing in Journalist’s FOI Suit Against Ikorodu General Hospital to May 27

David Bornstein

Solutions Journalism Network Opens 2024/2025 Awards, Calls for Entries

Sundar Pichai

Google Accelerator Programme for African Startups Opens for Applications

Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede

EFCC Operatives Seize News Central TV Crew’s Camera During Protest in Abuja

CP Olohundare Moshood

Lagos Police Attack Journalists Covering Anti-Demolition Protest

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

‘Bosun Tijani

Federal Government Warns Telecoms Operators to Improve Service Quality or Face Sanctions

Association for Progressive Communications Opens Call for Nominations for 14th Edition of African School on Internet Governance