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PSM Weekly | 19-25 July

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

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PSM Weekly | 12-18 July

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

PSM Weekly | 5-11 July

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Digital switchover in Nigeria hits another speed bump

Nigeria’s journey towards digital transition has faltered once more after missing another deadline. But the country aims to continue steps towards a digital future with a slower, phased switchover.

City of Lahore, Pakistan.

Violence against journalists continues in Pakistan

Safety remains a serious concern as hostility towards journalists continues to rise.

Innovative State TV channel lands in Cuba

Cuba’s latest television channel breaks away from tradition with different formats, young staff and a ‘revolutionary’ agenda.

Media companies in Ecuador face sanctions for unreported story

The Ecuadorian government fined seven media outlets for not covering the opposition’s misconduct, which was deemed a matter of public interest.

Sudan becomes fourth country to sign Declaration on Media Freedom

Sudan has joined three other countries in the Arab World in a pledge to respect and protect media freedom and the right to information.

China’s CCTV launches new global media platform

China Central Television (CCTV) has confirmed it will launch a new global media platform in a bid to renew China’s image overseas.

Egypt passes new law to keep media in check

New media law in Egypt paves the way for a new Supreme Council to regulate and control the media, raising further press freedom concerns.