SABC Editor-in-Chief under scrutiny before major election
SABC’s Head of News was called for a security check involving a polygraph test, as South Africa prepares for a general election.
Strikes at RTV SLO amid wider instability
A strike, an investigation into labour violations, and calls for the board to resign has seen continued instability at RTV Slovenia.
STA Director resigns over independence concerns
The Director of the Slovenian News Agency (Sta) has resigned after rejecting a draft funding agreement that he believes undermines the independence of the organisation.
Urgent solution needed as Slovenian Press Agency funding crisis passes 250 days
PMA joins 18 civil society and media organisations to sign joint statement urging end to STA crisis.
Hong Kong: RTHK faces escalating pressures
In the past year, RTHK has been subject to official warnings, tightening restrictions, and “political persecution”. The arrest of a producer earlier this week is just the latest in a string of mounting pressures.
Update: Directive to shutdown GBC channels suspended
Suspension follows widespread criticism of the directive as being a form of undue interference in the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
Hong Kong: Growing pressure on editorial independence and press freedom
The editorial independence of Hong Kong’s public broadcaster RTHK comes under increasing pressure as a new security law poses a direct threat to journalists and press freedom
Swedish media call for action against attempts to influence press freedom by China
The Chinese Government is continuing to attack independent journalists, Swedish media companies and publishers according to a joint statement from Utgivarna.