Presidential leaks spark urgency for tighter official communication controls
Windhoek – The Presidency has confirmed that leaks of presidential decisions onto public platforms before official release are a growing […]
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Ugandan President Museveni Did Not Ask Ruto to Use Lethal Force Against Opposition
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has not asked Kenyan President William Ruto to deal with opposition leaders “with some lethal force,”
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Aga Khan Exits East Africa Media for High-Growth Sectors
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) will exit its 66-year stake in East Africa’s leading media company, Nation Media Group
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Pre-Bunking for Sona: Africa Check’s Fact-Check Strategy
Africa Check Pre-empts Sona Misinformation with ‘Pre-Bunking’ Technique For over a decade, Africa Check has systematically fact-checked South Africa’s annual
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Ghana military probes journalist assault incident
The Ghana Armed Forces has initiated an investigation into the alleged assault of journalist Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe by military personnel
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Uganda internet shutdown claim false says regulator
A recent claim circulating on social media suggests that Uganda will enforce a second internet shutdown in January 2026, lasting
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Nigeria US military denies bombing Abuja to capture president
A false report has been circulating on social media claiming that the US military has bombed Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja,
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Angola internet law threatens free speech
Angola’s proposed law aimed at combating “false information on the internet” has raised concerns among critics, who argue that it
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HIV prevention and healthcare trends to watch in 2026
2026 is expected to be a significant year for the healthcare sector, with several key developments and challenges on the
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Sudan journalists face 67 violations in 2025 including killings
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has documented a significant escalation in attacks on media professionals, with 67 violations recorded in 2025,
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DRC journalist Ali Male detained over army colonel report
The Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities have been urged to release journalist Ali Male, who was arrested on December
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MBC warned again over bias and unprofessionalism
The Malawi Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has warned the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) over allegations of