African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Abiola Idowu-Ojo

ACHPR Calls on African Countries to Investigate Misuse of Court Process to Silence Journalists, Other Public Watchdogs

Hon. Commissioner Idrissa Sow

African Commission Extends Deadline for Study on Digital Violence Against Women in Africa

Solomon Ayele

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

Solomon Ayele

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

Idrissa Sow

African Human Rights Institutions Call for Papers for 10th Volume of African Human Rights Yearbook

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Calls for Public Input into Draft Instrument on Access to Data

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

Hon. Commissioner Idrissa Sow

ACHPR Conducts Audit of Unimplemented Decisions, Issues Recommendations to Facilitate Monitoring

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

ACHPR Warns that Digital Violence Against Female Journalists Threatens Democracy

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

ACHPR Commends 29 African States for Adopting National Access to Information Laws, Urges Others to Follow

MRA Condemns Escalating Attacks on Journalists, Urges International Pressure to End Impunity

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

Joint Forum of ACHPR Special Mechanisms Makes Recommendations for Human Rights Promotion in Africa

ACHPR Calls on African States to Refrain from Shutting Down the Internet During Elections

ACHPR Tasks Special Rapporteur to Assess Extent of Implementation of Soft Laws on Access to Information in Africa

AFEX Urges African Commission to Adopt Instrument requiring African Countries to Establish Mechanisms on Journalists’ Safety

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

Thom Townsend

Open Ownership to Launch Beneficial Ownership Transparency Evidence Centre on September 23