The Haller Prize 2016
“How best can digital technology empower development in sub-Saharan Africa? And where are the challenges?” Are you a sub Saharan African national? Are you resident in the region? Do you…
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South Sudanese Editor Arrested After Calling On President Kiir & Vice To Resign
Kaduna, 19th July 2016 – Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) is calling on South Sudan authorities to immediately and unconditionally release South Sudanese journalist Alfred Taban, arrested for doing his…
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GCAA Seeks Public Collaboration on Safe Operation of Drones in Ghana
All over the world, drones or the Remotely Piloted Aircrafts (RPAs) which are a member of the aviation family are playing a significant role in development. In Ghana, like elsewhere…
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Film4Climate Global Video Competition – Chance To Win Up To $8000 With Climate Videos
The#Film4Climate Global Video Competition is a joint initiative of the World Bank Group, Connect4Climate, and United Nations with the support of a number of Presenting Partners and over 60 Collaborating…
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Tanzania cuts live parliamentary coverage, ending vital news source for citizens
On April 19, the live coverage of proceedings in the Tanzanian parliament ended as a government decision to halt the service went into effect. The move, announced by Information Minister…
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Nigerian Journalist Arrested For News Report
New York, May 3, 2016 – Nigerian authorities should drop all criminal charges against journalist Jacob Onjewu Dickson and release him without delay, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.…
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AMDF Holds Media Clinic On World Press Freedom Day
By Habiba Nasiru The African Media Development Foundation, (AMDF) held its second annual media clinic to mark the World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday 3rd May 2016 in Kaduna, Nigeria.…
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Social Media For Journalists And Bloggers In Kaduna
Are you a Journalist or Blogger living in and around Kaduna? If yes! Then register and attend the free quarterly training session on ‘Social Media for Journalists and Bloggers’. Date:…
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Kidnapping for profit or propaganda: How hostage risk for journalists is on the rise
By Frank Smyth, CPJ’s senior adviser for journalist security From Central America to North Africa, kidnappings are on the rise and journalists are among the groups at risk of being…
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AMDF Rejoices With Nancy Kacungira On Her Award
Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) congratulates Nancy Kacungira, winner of the first BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC…
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