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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 Nape Nnauye in January, has led to protests from the opposition party and journalists' groups, who said they view the decision to stop live broadcasts of parliamentary debates as tantamount to censorship. [ 644 more words. ] http://www.amdf-centre.org/2016/05/16/tanzania-cuts-live-parliamentary-coverage-ending-vital-news-source-for-citizens/

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Media Professionals Wednesday signing family planning commitment board (Zero tolerance to Maternal Death) at a meeting with Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, in Kaduna, northern Nigeria.

Photos from Africa Media Development Foundation's post

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Wednesday engages News Managers and Programme Managers in a Family Planning enlightenment meeting, in Kaduna, northern Nigeria.

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AMDF Holds Media Clinic On World Press Freedom Day

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. The event which had in attendance journalists, media practitioners and civil society organizations focused on press freedom and safety of the journalist in Nigeria and Africa. Presenting a paper titled “Understanding the Freedom of Information Act”, Abel Adejor from LEADS Nigeria pointed out the importance of the FOI law as a “major tool for fighting corruption, as it can be used in enhancing accountability and transparency in governance”. [ 247 more words. ] http://www.amdf-centre.org/2016/05/05/amdf-holds-media-clinic-on-world-press-freedom-day/

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. Dickson has been held in pre-trial detention on incitement charges since Friday. Police invited Dickson, a reporter for the news website Authentic News Daily, to the Kaduna State Police station on Thursday to discuss an April 27, 2016, [ 228 more words. ] http://www.amdf-centre.org/2016/05/04/nigerian-journalist-arrested-for-news-report/

Earth Journalism Network Media Fellowships to the 2016 AfDB Annual Meetings in Lusaka, Zambia...

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AMDF Media Clinic is Here!

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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: 21st April, 2016 Time: 10:30am Venue: AMDF Media Training Room Send a mail to training@amdf-centre.org to indicate your interest on or before Tuesday 19th April, 2016. Note: Only the first ten applicants will be admitted. About Us: Africa Media Development Foundation (AMDF) is a Media Development Organisation that seeks to strengthen the media system and provide professional support to Journalists. http://www.amdf-centre.org/2016/04/15/social-media-for-journalists-and-bloggers-in-kaduna/

Kidnapping For Profit Or Propaganda: How Hostage Risk For Journalists Is On The Rise

By Frank Smyth, CPJ 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 abducted. Adding to the challenges of dealing with a hostage situation is a lack of solid information about kidnappings worldwide, or a united international response in dealing with the demands of kidnap groups. [ 993 more words. ] http://www.amdf-centre.org/2016/04/14/kidnapping-for-profit-or-propaganda-how-hostage-risk-for-journalists-is-on-the-rise/