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In Mozambique, the Regime Imposes a Blackout on Journalists
It is a country largely overlooked by Western media. Yet, Mozambique is a place of extremes like few others. The post In Mozambique, the Regime Imposes a Blackout on Journalists appeared first on Forbidden Stories.
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WAN-IFRA
· Jun 30, 2026
World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda
In the face of a military crackdown targeting independent media, WAN-IFRA has called on the government of Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, to honour constitutional guarantees and international standards protecting media freedom and the safety of journalists. The post World’s press condemns media shutdowns in Uganda appeared first on WAN-IFRA.
Independent Online
· Jun 27, 2026
The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism
The National: A bold new chapter in South African journalism
The Namibian
· Jul 7, 2026
When state spies potentially target journalists, they target the press, the public and you
The possible targeting of journalist Marianne Thamm by state intelligence highlights a serious threat to press freedom and democratic accountability in South Africa. A free press is not a courtesy the state extends to journalists. It is a constitutional load-bearing wall. When journalists investigate the police — the institution society arms and empowers to protect [] The post When state spies potentially target journalists, they target the press, the public and you appeared first on The Namibian.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Uganda military chief orders closure of major news outlets
Nation Media Group's NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and the Daily Monitor, which have historically been among Uganda's more independent voices despite operating under restrictions, were forced off the air
Guinee news
· Jul 6, 2026
Media : la HAC suspend un média et interdit d’exercer un journaliste, une Web TV et un site d’information
La Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC) a pris de nouvelles sanctions contre plusieurs acteurs des médias en Guinée. Dans deux décisions distinctes, l’institution a suspendu Bêta Média Labé pour une durée de cinq mois, tout en interdisant d’exercer le journaliste Mamady Konoma Keïta, la Web TV KonomaTV Guinée et le site d’information konomaguinee.com. Dans []
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
'I do not believe in free press': Uganda military chief orders media shutdown of major outlets
'I do not believe in free press': Uganda military chief orders media shutdown of major outlets
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