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Category: Press Freedom

Press Freedom: AMDF Calls On Cameroonian Authorities To Provide Answers On Whereabout Of Samuel Wazizi

Kaduna (Nigeria) 5th June, 2020: Cameroonian authorities should break the silence and disclose the whereabouts, or provide proof of life for detained journalist Samuel Wazizi. Since his arrest 10months ago,…
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AMDF Condemns Attack On South African Journalist, Paul Nthoba, Calls On Authorities To Protect Him

Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) is calling on South African Police Services to drop all charges against Paul Nthoba, a South African Journalist and tender an official apology for assaulting…
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Emergency Appeal for Journalism and Media Support

The statement is a call to action to governments; journalism and media development donors and funders; journalism and media organisations; technology, telecommunication companies, and Internet intermediaries; advertisers, and all those…
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World Press Freedom Day 2020: A Call To Protect Journalists On The Frontline

Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) rejoices with Journalists in Africa on the occasion of the 2020 World Press Freedom Day celebrations. All over the world, May 3rd is set aside…
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AMDF Condemns Harassment Of African Journalists Under The Guise Of COVID-19 Lockdown

With the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, and the ever-growing challenges confronting Africa as a continent, it is still worrying to know that press freedom remains a major issue in most…
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AMDF Calls For Immediate, Unconditional Release Of Mozambican Journalist, Ibrahimo Abu Mbaruco

It has been ten days since the disappearance of Mozambican journalist Ibrahimo Abu Mbaruco, in the embattled area, Northern province of Cabo Delgado. Reports say before his disappearance, he had…
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IWD: AMDF Celebrates Female Journalist Amal Khalifa Idris Habani

As the world celebrates the International Women’s Day, it provides an opportunity to recognise  the achievements  and contributions of women. Thus, Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) celebrates Amal Khalifa Idris…
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AMDF Calls For Release Of Ugandan Journalist, Moses Bwayo

Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) urges Ugandan government to release Moses Bwayo, an independent journalist Moses Bwayo, contracted by a U.K.-based company, Southern Films, for a documentary film on pop-star…
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Agba Jalingo Regains Freedom After Perfecting Bail Conditions

Cross River Watch Publisher, Agba Jalingo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, regained his freedom after perfecting his  bail conditions. Having spent over five months in prison, Justice Sule Shuaibu of a Federal…
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Court Adjourns Sowore’s Trial Till March Over Lack Of Evidence

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Sahara Reporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, until March 11, 12 and 13, 2020 due to lack of…
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