Pakistani journalists set out guiding principles for rural areas
18/8/26 The new Journalists Alliance formed in South Punjab, Pakistan, has published its manifesto aimed at providing a unified representative voice, promoting professional excellence and safeguarding press freedom. The Alliance’s founding session has now been held – pictured – where a number of resolutions were agreed, including a call on the government to order the […]
Ghanaian mission shows what to do when training funding dries up
By MAURICE ONIANG’O, freelance multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker based in Nairobi. 5/6/26 When donor-funded journalism training began to dry up in Ghana, Emmanuel K. Dogbevi did not stop training journalists. He changed the model. Dogbevi, investigative journalist and founding managing editor of Ghana Business News, has spent over 35 years reporting on issues from corruption to environmental […]
African editors warn of shifting balance of power
1/3/26 Media leaders from across Africa met in Nairobi for the Africa Editors Congress, pictured, a high-level gathering organised by The African Editors Forum, aimed at confronting the mounting political, economic and technological pressures facing journalism across the continent. It brought together senior editors, media executives, journalism educators, academics, policymakers and global stakeholders for two […]
“No harassment of journalists in Nigeria” claim ridiculed
2/3/26 Nigerian and international media freedom organisations have written a joint letter to President Tinubu, urging him to hold accountable those responsible for abuses against the media which occurred during and before his tenure, and to take further action to reform Nigerian laws to ensure journalism is not criminalised. It expresses alarm over remarks by […]
Kenyan papers pioneer new ways of paying for news
By Maurice Oniang’o 30/5/26 Reader revenue models are under strain worldwide. Audiences are overwhelmed by paywalls, trust in news is shrinking, and publishers are searching for new ways to persuade people to pay. In Kenya, some newsrooms are trying a different approach. Instead of asking for monthly commitments, they are testing whether readers will pay […]
Women’s Day in Pakistan focuses on the media
By EHSAN AHMED SEHAR 17/3/26 International Women’s Day, March 8, recognises the achievements of women and highlight the challenges they continue to face in social, economic and professional spheres. In Pakistan, the occasion served as an opportunity to examine the status of women in key sectors, including the media. Although women have gradually entered Pakistan’s […]
How cybercrime laws are being turned on journalists in Pakistan
By EHSAN AHMED SEHAR 13/1/26 Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was designed to combat cybercrime, online harassment, and digital abuse, but recent developments reveal a growing misuse of the law against journalists, particularly those reporting on public-interest issues. Arrests and legal action are being taken even before independent verification of digital evidence, raising […]
Where is the promised action on our Media Principles?
3/10/25 Picture shows panelists who discussed the Media Principles at the heads of government summit last October – Shahidul Alam (Bangladesh), Apulu Lance Polu (Samoa), Kalafi Moala (Tonga), Kumi Naidoo (South Africa) and Ms. Neha Dixit (Pakistan). The long campaign by the CJA for our Media Principles charter on Freedom of Expression and the Role […]
Global support for Freedom of Expression
International media platforms have praised the Freedom of Expression report compiled jointly by three Commonwealth organisations – the Journalists Association, the Human Rights Initiative and the Lawyers Association. See full details here: Research Report Says Punitive Laws Impede Free Speech https://www.commonwealthjournalists.org/7976-2/ The report details how laws in many of the 56 Commonwealth member countries severely […]
New leader in Sarawak brings fresh agenda
The CJA Sarawak branch has elected Nancy Nais, seated third left, as its new chairwoman, succeeding Alice Wee, who has led the branch since 2015. Outlining her vision, Nancy said the new committee would focus on ethical reporting standards, professional development, and international collaboration. “The role of journalists is especially critical today, with unprecedented challenges. […]