June 18, 2026

H.E. Faisal bin Fadel Alibrahim

6th UN World Data Forum to Convene Global Leaders in Riyadh to Advance Data for Sustainable Development

Mr Li Junhua

21st Internet Governance Forum Fixed for December 14 to 18 in Kenya

Scott Griffen, Executive Director, International Press Institute

Nigeria Remains a Dangerous Country for Journalists, Says International Press Institute

Mr. Blaise Pascal

UNESCO’s MIL Alliance Launches Call for Creation of Chapters

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC to Safeguard Data in Broadcasting

Tipping Point: Online Violence Impacts, Manifestations and Redress in the AI Age

New Global Report Warns of Growing AI-Driven Online Violence Against Women Journalists

Mr Khaled El-Enany, Director-General, UNESCO

UNESCO’s 2026 Digital Learning Week to Take Place in Paris From September 8 to 11

Jeff Hancock, Director, Stanford Tech Impact and Policy Center

Registration Opens for 2026 Trust and Safety Research Conference Scheduled for October 1 and 2 at Stanford

Mr Aidan Eyakuze, Chief Executive Officer, Open Government Partnership

The Future Needs Governments to Embed Openness in Their Decisions and Actions, Says OGP CEO

Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya

MRA Commends Kano State Government’s Condemnation of Attack on Journalists, Demands Concrete Action

Edetaen Ojo

MRA’s Executive Director Recounts Transformational Impact of GSM in Nigeria, Describes it as ‘Communications Revolution’

Leopoldo Maldonado Gutiérrez,

Mexican Lawyer Leopoldo Maldonado Gutiérrez Appointed UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

UNESCO, Oxford University Launch Free Global Course on Freedom of Expression for Judicial Actors

Charlie Beckett

JournalismAI Festival 2026 to Bring Global News Industry Together in London and Online

Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi

Thugs Attack Journalists Returning from Assignment in Kano

Kekere Storytellers Fund

Africa No Filter Opens Applications for Kekere Storytellers Fund for Emerging African Storytellers

Noah Bookbinder

Applications Open for 2027 FASPE Journalism Fellowship Programme

Kathryn Dioth

Applications Open for 2026 Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade

Mary Anne

Speculative Literature Foundation Invites Applications for Working Class Writers Grant

Professor Magnus Jerneck

Wahlgrenska Foundation Announces Research Funding Opportunity for Media Scholars

Neil Brown

Poynter Institute Invites Journalists to Apply for Brain Health Reporting Fellowship

2026 Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Award

Xposure Invites Entries for 2026 Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Award

Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagam

Kano Journalist Brutally Murdered at Home

Deborah Malgwi

Nigeria’s Film Industry Records Growth as NFVCB Classifies 304 Films

Ayodele Oluwafemi

Journalist Battered by Political Thugs as Policemen Failed to Intervene

Isah Garba Gadau

DSS Operative Slaps, Threatens Journalists During Solar Power Station Commissioning

Shaibu Husseini

Federal Government Halts Premiere of ‘Living in Colors’, Threatens Legal Action

Moky Makura

Africa No Filter Opens Applications for 2026 Voices for Climate Justice Initiative

Vicky Williams

Emerald Publishing Calls for Entries for Indigenous Voices Case Writing Competition

Justin Hendrix

Tech Policy Press Opens Applications for 2027 Fellowship Cohort

Teki Akuetteh

Data Protection Africa Summit 2026, PICCASO Awards Africa Scheduled for November in Lagos

Thom Townsend

Open Ownership to Launch Beneficial Ownership Transparency Evidence Centre on September 23

Craig Bruce

Jamma Opens Applications for Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grants in Africa