“The safety of female journalists is a fundamental requirement for democracy”
Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, University of Lagos, Nigeria on women journalist safety in West Africa.
Applications open for women journalist safety training
Applications are open for PMA's free Women Journalist Safety training workshops in West Africa and online. Deadline 31st July 2026.
Research launch: Safety of Women Journalists in Ghana and Nigeria
Meet the researchers who will map the physical, digital and mental safety of women journalists across Nigeria and Ghana.
Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing
Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.
UNESCO IPDC supports two 2026 projects with PMA
PMA has been awarded two project funds through UNESCO’s IPDC, a specialised UN committee for media development.
Urgent calls for action | The PMA Briefing
Warnings over Gaza journalists’ welfare as ORF faces an interference claim, Nigeria eyes broadcast reforms, RTVC expands culture, and more.
Investigative Journalism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Investigative Journalism in Sub Saharan Africa: staying up to date on the most recent technologically driven investigative tactics.
Channels TV fined by NBC
A number of civil society groups have sued the Nigerian broadcast regulator after Channels TV was fined N5 million.
Nigeria Election: Threats, sanctions, and disinformation
In the run up to the 2023 presidential election, journalists in Nigeria had already started to highlight safety concerns to the CPJ.
Global Call Out: COVID-19 takes its toll on independent media
It is essential that citizens have access to accurate, timely and independent news and information during crises and emergencies. Yet despite the current pandemic, journalists and media outlets face mounting threats in fulfilling this critical role.