African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The global media community is in mourning today following a devastating Israeli airstrike that killed three journalists in southern Lebanon. The attack, which targeted a vehicle near the city of Jezzine on Saturday, marks a grim escalation in the ongoing conflict and has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation. The deceased have […]
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. In the letter dated March 23, 2026, Otieno addresses heads of state across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and North […]
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. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Council called for Mwita, a journalist with Alshifaa Media Group based in […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has concluded a five-day specialized training in Nairobi focused on Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level. The program is part of the coalition’s ongoing efforts to strengthen member states’ capacity to combat financial crimes linked to terrorism. The training brought together high-ranking […]
One hundred and twenty-two journalists and media workers, including 14 women, have been killed in 2024, according to the annual Killed List released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on 31 December. The IFJ deplores 2024 as one of the deadliest years for journalists and reiterates its determination to see an International Convention for […]
