Media Rights Monitor

Mr Aidan Eyakuze, Chief Executive Officer, Open Government Partnership

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

Kata Varblane, Director, Tallinn Digital Summit

2026 Edition of Tallinn Digital Summit to Hold on November 5 and 6

NADECO Publishes its Story, Honours Media Rights Agenda, Others for Contributions to Pro-democracy Struggles

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

Anthony Bellanger

Journalists Worldwide Call for Stronger Action Against Spyware Abuse, Surveillance

Solomon Ayele

ACHPR 5th Continental Forum Adopts Dakar Declaration on Extractive Sector Governance, Human Rights

Scott Griffen

IPI Releases Report on SLAPPs’ Threat to Africa’s Climate, Environmental Journalists

Nikki Gladstone

MRA Joins Net Rights Coalition, over 190 Others to Condemn Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon

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

Mr. Lateef Fagbemi

NBC Received Highest Number of FOI Requests in 2025, According to AGF’s Latest Report to NASS

Solomon Ayele

ACHPR Urges Nigerian Government to End Arbitrary Arrests and Intimidation of Journalists

Gina Romero

UN Special Rapporteur Condemns Zambia’s De Facto Cancellation of RightsCon, Calls it an Attack on Rights, Freedoms

Angie Drobnic Holan

International Fact-Checking Network Opens Registration for 2026 Global Fact-Checking Summit

Justice Oyejoju Oyebiola Oyewumi

Appeal Court Reprimands NBC, Dismisses Bid to Overturn Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcasters

Yinka Olaito

African Journalists with Disabilities Launch Continental Movement for Inclusive Media

FMCIDE

Communications Ministry, Meta Launch GovGuide Nigeria, an AI-Powered Government Services Chatbot

Stig Ørskov

77th World News Media Congress to Hold in Marseille from June 1 to 3

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, Chair, Multistakeholder Advisory Group, 2026 IGF

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

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