Media Rights Monitor

CWPPF Condemns Attack on Journalist Emmanuel Nwazue, Demands Public Apology

New Report Says 300 Human Rights Defenders Killed in 28 Countries in 2023

Press Freedom Coalition Condemns Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Daily Times Reporter, Gabriel Idibia

Police Summon Premium Times Journalist over Unpublished Story

Finland to Host DCN Global Media Literacy Forum

Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment Launched in Geneva

UNESCO, LG Collaborate to Develop Open Online Course on AI Ethics

PALU, AU Anti-Corruption Board to Host 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Nairobi

African Ministers Adopt Landmark AI Strategy, Digital Compact to Boost Development and Inclusive Growth

CSOs Write IGP, Urge Him to Discontinue All Charges Filed under Repealed Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act

Global Mandate Holders Adopt Joint Declaration on Climate Crisis and Freedom of Expression

UNESCO Partners Global Media Regulators to Create Network to Tackle Digital Platform Challenges

Global Leaders Emphasize Press Freedom in Tackling Environmental Crisis

African Commission Identifies Challenges Impeding Enjoyment of Freedom of Expression in Africa

Wits University to Hold 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference in Johannesburg

PEC Marks 20th Anniversary, Present Grim Statistics on Journalist Deaths

Editors’ Guild Condemns Police Misuse of Cybercrime Act to Harass Journalists

Court Grants Bail to Woman Charged Under Cybercrime Act for Online Review of Tomato Paste

Global Media Index Reveals Gaps in Africa Coverage by Leading News Outlets

Daily Trust Identifies FOI Act Among 10 Laws that have Shaped Nigeria’s Democracy

MRA Condemns Police Harassment of Journalists, Calls on President Tinubu to Safeguard Media Freedom

MRA Says Abduction of Global Upfront Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Unacceptable, Describes Police as ‘Gun for Hire’

Ninth International Conference on Communications and Media Studies Now Accepting Research Proposals

African Media Convention Decries Weaponization of Laws to Stifle Freedom of Expression

McGraw Center Accepting Applications for Business Journalism Fellowship

AIPS Sport Media Awards Receiving Submissions for 2025 Edition

UNESCO Launches Global Action Plan to Empower Digital Platform Users

Digital Democracy Centre Fellowship Programme Opens for Applications

AU, UNESCO, University of Johannesburg Partner to Enhance Journalism Training for AU Media Fellowship

Access Now to Hold RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka

Pulitzer Center Calls for Applications for Ocean Reporting Fellowship

Working Group on Data Governance Launches Data Governance Toolkit

AU, UNESCO, UNECA Collaborate to Develop Continental Framework on Information Integrity

Nigeria Merit Media Awards Invite Entries for 2025 Edition

Legacy 95.1 FM General Manager Suspended for Criticising Governor

Blogger Arrested, Arraigned for Allegedly Publishing Fake News on Facebook

Journalist, Activist Arrested, Charged with Cybercrime

Niger State Governor Orders Shutdown of Badeggi FM, Revocation of Licence

U S State Department Reports Free Expression, Other Human Rights Violations in Nigeria to Congress

ACHPR Initiates Study Preparatory to Updating Model Law on Access to Information in Africa

Coroner Orders Hospital to Disclose Records on Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade to MRA’s Lawyers

The Onslaught Intensifies: A Mid Term Assessment Report on Media Freedom Under The Tinubu Administration

Attacks against Journalists Intensifying under Tinubu Administration, Says MRA in New Report

MRA Demands Probe into Photojournalist’s Death, Prosecution of Perpetrator

MRA Calls on Federal Government to Implement ECOWAS Court Judgment on Blasphemy Laws

MRA Joins UNESCO’s Global CSO and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy

Global Heat Health Information Network Calls for Entries in Global Photo Contest on Extreme Heat

Kogi Radio Station Invaded, Equipment Worth Millions Stolen