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"will Rwanda’s allies and donors let Ntwali’s name quietly join the growing list of critics and opponents who have died in murky, unexplained circumstances? Because if this silence over Ntwali’s death continues, the list will likely grow further." hrw.org/news/2023/02/0…

Western diplomats (and their governments) left hundreds -- maybe 1000s -- of Sudanese visa applicants stranded in a warzone without a passport. Human rights lawyers say that these countries may be liable. My latest for Al Jazeera English with Arwa Ibrahim #Sudan aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/29…

If global news reported the #coronation as they would Africa: "And before we move to the sports and weather, here is a story from our correspondent about a remote island nation who still practices ancient rites to install their tribal chief".

Thailand is holding an election that could tilt the balance of power, which for almost 9 years has been held by the military establishment. More than 52 million voters will cast ballots based essentially on if they want change, and how much. THREAD 🧵 #เลือกตั้ง66 #ThaiElection23

Yes, this is the point. It's not only a victory for an individual journalist or organisation - the judgment reiterates the importance of media freedom and the accountability of politicians to the public. news24.com/news24/opinion…

At least 14 journalists were arrested while covering the return of National Unity Platform Party President BOBI WINE and detained for hours at Entebbe Police Station.We remind the #Uganda|n gov't of its obligation under international human rights standards to protect the rights of journalists

There are still a few days left to enrol for our exciting new online course on African media and the digital policy landscape Stellenbosch Journalism NMT Media Foundation edx.org/learn/communic…

Does ginger cure COVID? We surveyed the public in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda to evaluate misinformation literacy surrounding COVID-19 information seen in the media. Check out what we learned. Meghan Sobel Cohen Brian Semujju Kioko Ireri, PhD Emmanuel Munyarukumbuzi tandfonline.com/eprint/EH4R7PF…

This tough new law increases penalties for human trafficking and will make Colorado safer. This bipartisan bill brought together law enforcement experts, survivors, and victim advocates to keep Coloradans safer and crack down on human trafficking. SB24-035 - Strengthening

Meghan Sobel Cohen and I have had our chapter published in a recent edited collection on Harassment of journalists in Africa. The chapter explores the harassment of journalists in Kenya. Our thanks to all those journalists who participated in the study.

Important collection of work

#Uganda-n journalist Juliet Kyarisiima beaten and robbed while covering land dispute cpj.org/2024/05/uganda… Ugandan authorities must credibly investigate an assault on broadcast journalist Juliet Kyarisiima, hold the perpetrators to account, and ensure that journalists

"It's a total admission that the young people of Kenya were right"

Vanessa Higgins Joyce, Karen McIntyre and I are co-editing a book on the methodological challenges of conducting media research in the global south. We're looking for personal narratives. Please consider submitting an abstract by Sept. 15 ICD ICA Global Communication and Social Change (GCSC) ISA ICOMM AEJMC #IAMCR

Reminder: Abstracts due Sept. 15. ICD ICA Global Communication and Social Change (GCSC) ISA ICOMM #IAMCR

I did my doctoral dissertation (1986) on the idea of a public informed by the press. I'm not sure that idea survives this.

Wrapped up a meaningful and thought-provoking few days in Accra discussing media freedom in Africa and decolonizing media studies.

"When it was Assad's Syria, we were threatened, chased, and expelled." Heart-wrenching video of Syrian journalist Dima Izzedin reporting from Damascus for the first time in 14 years after being exiled by the Assad regime.

With a full heart—filled with inspiration and appreciation—after finishing our second JRP training session in Denver, held at Regis University just before International Communication Association kicks off. Grateful for the enriching exchange with the teams from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, the UAE, and the

Getting ready for the third wave of the JRP project at our International Communication Association Annual General Meeting! It was wonderful to reconnect with so many of our members, exchange ideas, and ensure we’re all on track with preparations. Looking forward to the continued collaboration and what’s