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French journalist detains in Ethiopia


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A French journalist has been detained in Ethiopia while visiting the country for a recent African Union summit, his employer said. Antoine Galindo, a Paris-based correspondent for the Africa Intelligence website, was detained in the…

Mozambican Prominent journalist murdered


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Renowned Mozambican journalist João Chamusse was discovered lifeless outside his residence on the outskirts of the capital, Maputo, in what is believed to be a case of murder. Media reports that Chamusse fell victim to unidentified…

ICRC trains journalists on first aid treatment in Adamawa


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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has trained 27 journalists in Adamawa on effective first aid treatment for prospective casualties. READ ALSO:ICRC Provides Mental Health Support to 10,000 Persons in Borno State Speaking…

Protests in DRC 3 days after arrest of journalist


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Three days after the police arrest of Stanis Bujakera, correspondent for Jeune Afrique in the Democratic Republic of Congo, protests and calls for the journalist's release increased in Kinshasa. Stanis Bujakera is accused of "spreading…

UNICEF tasks journalists to promote child healthcare


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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  has urged journalists to ensure effective reportage of medical issues to promote child healthcare. Tushar Rane, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, gave the charge at a two-day media dialogue…

WHO trains Adamawa journalists on health, behavioural change reporting


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The World Health Organisation said it has trained no fewer than 53 journalists in Adamawa State, on public health and behavioural change reporting. WHO’s Communication Resource Person, Mr Kingsley Igwebuike, while speaking with the…

WHO trains Yobe journalists on health, behavioural change reporting


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The World Health Organisation said it has trained 50 Yobe journalists and social media influencers on health and behavioural change reporting. READ ALSO:WHO trains Borno state Journalists on health reporting In a presentation at the…

Mali: Kidnapped French journalist regains freedom


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A French journalist who was kidnapped by armed groups in the Sahel region of Africa has regained  freedom after years in captivity in Mali, authorities said. The French journalist Olivier Dubois arrived on Monday at Niamey airport. "I…

Ethiopian Award-winning journalist sounds alarm over press freedom


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An Ethiopian journalist who received an award at the White House in the United States last week, has sounded the alarm over press freedom in her country. Meaza Mohammed was one of a group that was presented with an "International Women…

Somalia sentences journalist to two months imprisonment


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A Somali court on Monday sentenced a freelance journalist to two months in prison on charges of threatening national security, according to a press association, a case criticized by human rights activists and media groups. The conviction…