Media Rights Monitor

Caro Kriel

Thomson Foundation Launches Digital Security, Safety Learning Platform for African Journalists

Robin Geiss

2026 Geneva Cyber Week Takes Place on May 4 to 8

Global Forum of Networks, UNESCO Launch Pretoria Proposition for Action on Digital Platform Governance

Glenn McKnight

Registration Opens for Group O English Course at Virtual School of Internet Governance

Churchill Otieno

2026 Africa Media Convention to Hold in Zambia on May 5

Pelumi Onifade

LASUTH Claims Late Journalist’s Body Could not be Identified as DNA Samples were Destroyed

Charles Ebuebu

NBC Urges Content Creators to Support Digital Switchover

Comrade Alhassan Yahya

NUJ, IBAN Demand Apology from FCT Minister over Threatening Remark to Journalist

Khaled El-Enany

UNESCO Announces Medellín as 2027 World Book Capital

Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike

MRA, Others Condemn FCT Minister’s Threatening Remarks Toward Journalist

Sally Wentworth

Internet Society Foundation Launches Community-Centred Connectivity Grant Programme

Venessa Paech

All Things in Moderation Opens Call for Submissions for 2026 Global Moderation Conference

Jeffery Knockel

2026 ‘Free and Open Communications on the Internet’ Conference Fixed for July 20 in Canada

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Expresses Concern over Attacks on Artists, Resolves to Adopt Model Law on Artistic Freedom

Hon. Commissioner Idrissa Sow

African Commission Urges States to Facilitate Unimpeded Access to Information for Journalists, Others in Environmental Matters

Dr. Stella Adannaya

Nigerian Journalists Under-utilizing FOI Act Due to Government’s Restrictions, New Study Finds

Ayode Longe

MRA Criticises Poor Funding for FOI Implementation in 2026 Federal Budget

Edetaen Ojo

MRA’s Executive Director Urges Governments to Respect Media Freedom, Hold Attackers of Journalists Accountable – By Idowu Adewale, Communications Officer

Bailey Kacsmar

26th Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium Scheduled for July in Canada

Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni

African Open Government Conference to Hold in Morocco from May 5 to 7

Lidia Arthur Brito

UNESCO, Thomson Reuters Foundation Publish New Report Highlighting Gaps in AI Governance Globally

Khaled Ahmed El-Enany

2026 World Press Freedom Day Celebration Holds in Zambia on May 4 and 5

Aidan Eyakuze

2026 Open Government Week Scheduled for May 18 to 22

Ayode Longe

MRA Criticises Poor Funding for FOI Implementation in 2026 Federal Budget

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

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