regulation

Legislation to fight ‘fake news’ and cyber-crimes across Sub-Saharan Africa endangers press freedom

The British regulator Ofcom wants to “raise the bar on performance” of the BBC with a series of resolutions that will affect the company’s content, quotas and diversity.

A new information bill proposed by the government in Namibia could impact media freedom by punishing professionals who report “irresponsibly”.

Elements of the new BBC charter, set out in May's White Paper, will be delayed due to their complexity and the political outcome of the UK's Brexit referendum

Thai media face further restrictions as Prime Minister gives sweeping powers to broadcast and press regulators.