April 13, 2026

Jeffery Knockel

2026 ‘Free and Open Communications on the Internet’ Conference Fixed for July 20 in Canada

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Expresses Concern over Attacks on Artists, Resolves to Adopt Model Law on Artistic Freedom

Hon. Commissioner Idrissa Sow

African Commission Urges States to Facilitate Unimpeded Access to Information for Journalists, Others in Environmental Matters

Dr. Stella Adannaya

Nigerian Journalists Under-utilizing FOI Act Due to Government’s Restrictions, New Study Finds

Ayode Longe

MRA Criticises Poor Funding for FOI Implementation in 2026 Federal Budget

Edetaen Ojo

MRA’s Executive Director Urges Governments to Respect Media Freedom, Hold Attackers of Journalists Accountable – By Idowu Adewale, Communications Officer

Bailey Kacsmar

26th Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium Scheduled for July in Canada

Professor Awais Rashid

Call for Nominations for Caspar Bowden Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni

African Open Government Conference to Hold in Morocco from May 5 to 7

Lidia Arthur Brito

UNESCO, Thomson Reuters Foundation Publish New Report Highlighting Gaps in AI Governance Globally

Khaled Ahmed El-Enany

2026 World Press Freedom Day Celebration Holds in Zambia on May 4 and 5

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