Serious concerns for transparency and journalist safety during Uganda’s general election
Uganda’s general election takes place amid significant threats to independent media.
Press freedom and independent media remain under threat in the Philippines
Ongoing charges against Maria Ressa and Rappler, the shutdown of ABS-CBN and a draconian Anti-Terror law all drastically diminish press freedom and democracy in the Philippines.
Philippines’ largest broadcaster ordered to go off-air
ABS-CBN has been issued a “cease-and-desist" order by the country’s media regulator starting with immediate effect. The Public Media Alliance denounces the order as a direct attack on media freedom and calls for the renewal of the company's licence.
Norway says a fond farewell to FM radio signal
Norway becomes the first country in the world to adopt digital-only radio.