African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – A major international summit aimed at advancing peace, protecting journalists, and strengthening humanitarian support systems will be held in Nairobi this October, bringing together global leaders, media professionals, humanitarian actors, diplomats, technology experts, and policymakers to address the growing dangers facing journalists operating in conflict zones. [spacer height=”20px”] The Global Press Peace […]
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, alongside its European branch, has strongly condemned the decision by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to host a conference titled “The Future of Journalism in Gaza” without the inclusion of Palestinian media representatives. [spacer height=”20px”] In a sharply worded statement, the syndicate expressed “deep concern and shock” over what it described […]
A journalist working for Al Jazeera Media Network has been killed in the Gaza Strip, further escalating concerns over the safety of media workers in conflict zones. [spacer height=”20px”] Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, died on Wednesday after an Israeli drone strike hit the vehicle he was travelling in along al-Rashid Street, […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan journalist and press freedom advocate Bill Otieno has issued a powerful open letter to global leaders, demanding an immediate end to ongoing conflicts and stronger protections for journalists working in war zones. [spacer height=”20px”] In the letter dated March 23, 2026, Otieno addresses heads of state across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, […]
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Journalists and media stakeholders across East Africa have strongly condemned the detention of two Somali journalists in Mogadishu’s Dayniile District, raising fresh concerns over press freedom in the country. [spacer height=”20px”] The two female reporters, Amiira Salaabeen of Kaab TV and Iqro Abdullaahi of FIVE TV, were reportedly arrested on Wednesday, March […]
KISMAYO, Somalia — A soldier affiliated with local security forces in Kismayo has shot and killed journalist Abshir Khaliif Shide, a reporter working with Radio Waamo, in an incident that has sparked outrage within Somalia’s media fraternity. [spacer height=”20px”] The fatal shooting occurred in the southern port city of Kismayo, the administrative capital of the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has strongly condemned the arrest and continued detention of journalist Peter Mwita Maseke, warning that the move poses a serious threat to press freedom and constitutional rights. [spacer height=”20px”] In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group […]
As world leaders celebrate the newly announced Israel–Gaza Peace Deal, Kenyan journalist Bill Otieno has issued a bold open letter to U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, denouncing what he calls a “dangerous silence” surrounding the journalists killed during the Gaza war. [spacer height=”20px”] In his strongly worded statement, Otieno […]
