14th July 2016
SABC to face court to stop censorship measures
The South African broadcaster continues to be in turmoil, as protests continue and court bid begins to prevent further censorship measures.
5th July 2016
Poland’s conservative government continues to interfere with public media
Poland’s government control of public state media hasn't faltered, with at least 163 journalists and media professionals being fired or leaving their positions.
5th July 2016
Media professionals answer back to SABC censorship
South African public service broadcasting is experiencing deep unrest following a series of measures which are limiting the production of and access to news in the country.
5th July 2016
Maldives government forces critical news website to close
The Public Media Alliance is deeply concerned about freedom of the press and media independence in the Maldives after a sustained period of government pressure upon critical news outlets.
30th June 2016
UN experts express concern as Brazilian government interferes with public TV
Two UN experts on freedom of expression have commented on the recent Brazilian government agenda in regards to public media.
30th June 2016
Media Groups in the Philippines seek better relationship between media and the president
Media groups wrote an editorial commenting on the relationship between the Philippines’ president Rodrigo Duterte and the state media, calling for better reporting, pay and protection for journalists.
21st June 2016
China sets stricter broadcast rules for foreign programmes
Last Sunday, the Chinese government announced a new set of rules that put a tight cap on foreign programs availability in an effort to encourage local broadcast production.
11th May 2016
Concern for public media in Poland
Impact of new media laws leads to growing concern for media freedom and public service broadcasting in Poland.
9th May 2016
PSB reform and media freedom in Africa
Two new reports suggest that PSB reforms have failed across Africa whilst media freedom has improved but is still precarious.