A young woman operates a camera on a tripod during a school assembly.

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.

BBC HQ night

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.

ORF sign outside the broadcaster's headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

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.

Southern Africa

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.

Covid-19

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.

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.

Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to broadcasters with outstanding licence fees, threatening them with sanctions and shutdown if they do not comply.