June 22, 2026

Mr. Yinusa Ishola, Ekiti State Correspondent, News Agency of Nigeria and Mr. Razak Ibrahim of The Nation newspaper

Hoodlums Attack Journalists Covering Ekiti State Gubernatorial Election

Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO,Nigeria Data Protection Commission

NDPC, Meta Unveil Initiative to Boost Data Protection in Nigeria

BPSR, Centre Launch 2026 Transparency, Integrity Index Methodology Handbook

Noko Makgato

Africa Check to Hold Fifth Edition of Africa Facts Summit in Johannesburg

Idrissa Sow

African Commission Condemns Growing Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Across Africa

Pulitzer Center

Pulitzer Center Invites Applications for AI Reporting Grants

Simran Dhaliwal, CEO, Longview Philanthropy

Longview Philanthropy Opens Applications for Digital Minds Research, AI Ethics Grants

Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO,Nigeria Data Protection Commission

MRA, Civil-Society Coalition Call on Nigerian Government to Strengthen Horizontal Accountability for Citizens’ Data

Jennifer Chung,

UN Secretary-General Renews 2026 Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group Membership

Mr, Victor Akinwale Olanrewaju, Ogun State NUJ Chairman

Private Security Brutalise Broadcast Journalists, Media Workers

Mrs. Stephanie Ikanone Odiete, Delta-based journalist

Female Journalist Petitions DSS over Threat by Sapele Politician

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Opens Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant for Journalists Worldwide

Joanna Kao Senior Editor, Information and Artificial Intelligence, Pulitzer Centre

Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for 2026–2027 AI Accountability Fellowships

Yoon Mokhyun, Chairperson, May 18 Foundation Foundation

Korean Video Journalists Association Launches Call for Entries for 2026 Hinzpeter Awards

Mr. Guilherme Canela, Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation, and Ms Theresa Swinehart, ICANN’s Senior Vice-President of Global Domains and Strategy

UNESCO, ICANN Launch Joint Policy Brief to Promote a Multilingual Internet

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa

African Special Rapporteur Again Urges African Governments to Refrain from Restricting Internet Access

Dr. Sharon Omotoso, Director, International Media and Information Literacy Institute

International Media and Information Literacy Institute Launches Africa Against Xenophobia Project

Sorene Assefa, Coordinator, Africa IGF Secretariat

Africa IGF Issues Call for Session Proposals and Speakers for AfIGF 2026

Edetaen Ojo

MRA’s Executive Director Canvasses Inclusive, Rights-Respecting Approach to AI Governance in Nigeria

Ayode Longe

MRA’s Deputy Executive Director Calls for Decriminalisation of Expression at WSCIJ Journalists’ Timeout

Edetaen Ojo

Africa Must Strive to Shape Global AI Agenda, Says MRA’s Executive Director – By Idowu Adewale, Communications Officer

Kais Saied

MRA Joins IFEX Members, Other Partners in Call on Tunisian Authorities to Free Unjustly Jailed Journalists, Human Rights Defenders

Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom

CWPPF Condemns Police Assault on ‘Pinnacle Daily’ Editor in Abuja, Demands Accountability

Laia Albert Casado

La Nuu Invites Photographers Worldwide to Showcase Audiovisual Works for SCREEN Award 2026

Brooke Warner

She Writes Press Accepting Entries for 9th Annual STEP contest

John-Arne Røttingen

Entries Invited for Wellcome Photography Prize 2027

Tega Oghenedoro

Nigeria Police Declare Online Publisher Wanted for Alleged Cyberstalking, Defamation

Inger Ashing

Entries Invited for Save the Children’s 2026 Global Media Awards

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

News Central TV Journalist Assaulted by Tout in Lagos

Miles Morland

Miles Morland Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Morland Writing Scholarships

Jonathan Kealing,

Investigative Reporters and Editors Opens Applications for 2026 Freelance Fellowship to Support Investigative Journalism Projects

Claes de Vreese

Digital Democracy Centre Opens Applications for 2027 Fellowship Programme on AI, Technology, Democracy

Laura Cunningham

Open Technology Fund Opens Applications for Information Controls Research Program 2026

Felicia Anthonio

#KeepItOn Coalition Urges Zambian Government to Keep Internet Open During Elections

Ian Parry

Applications Open for Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026

Maryam Isah Shehu

Female BUK Student Remanded in Prison over Alleged Cybercrime Charge

Sunday Ogwu

Editor Brutalised by Police Officers while Covering Demolition Exercise in Abuja

MFWA Foundation Conference

West African Stakeholders Call for Stronger Protection of Press Freedom, End to Unlawful Surveillance

Rachel Piontek

Chicago Booth Opens Applications for 2027 Journalists in Residence Programme

WINSEC Summit and Awards 2026

NITDA, NAWOJ Partner to Promote Women’s Digital Inclusion in Nigeria

Oshadee Withanawasam

MEDCOM 2027 Calls for Research on Media, AI, Trust, Press Freedom

RTIH Innovation Awards

Retail Technology Innovation Hub Opens Entries for 2026 Innovation Awards