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

Aminu Maida

Joint Statement on the Unexplained TikTok Disruption in Northern Nigeria by Civil Society Organisations

Pelumi Onifade

Postmortem Report Confirms Journalist Pelumi Onifade Died from Gunshot to Abdomen

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