Egyptian Information Minister bans four foreign newspapers
On 19 February 2008, the Egyptian government placed a ban on four foreign newspapers that reprinted some of the cartoons that were published by 17 Danish newspapers on 13 February in a show of solidarity on the issue of freedom of expression. 25 Feb 2008 12:14

Egyptian court says no to websites' ban
An attempt by an Egyptian judge to ban 51 websites to which he takes exception suffered a setback recently when a court ruled against him. 3 Jan 2008 09:46

African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04

Four young Kenyans become mobile reporters
“This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56

APEX awards now Cape to Cairo
The Advertising Performance Excellence (APEX) awards have just increased in magnitude following a decision by the custodians of the awards, the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA), to extend entry to the rest of the continent. 28 Aug 2007 13:28

Army chief's wife assaults journalist
The wife of the Zimbabwean army attacked a journalist covering opposition party activity in the capital. 2 Aug 2007 12:43

Botswana's BTC accused of using advertising spend to influence editorial
Government communications company is allegedly denying advertising to newspaper in retaliation for critical story. 2 Aug 2007 12:42

Zimbabwe's newspaper industry grapples with rising costs
[Dumisani Ndlela] Escalating printing and newsprint costs are conspiring to create a nightmare for the newspaper publishing industry in Zimbabwe, battling to survive under a volatile economic environment and legislative controls largely considered draconian. 31 Jul 2007 11:45

Zapiro zaps the competition
SA cartoonist who was detained by the apartheid regime – and is now being sued for defamation by a high-ranking member of SA's present ruling party – has seen off tough competition from other African cartoonists and won the Cartoonists Rights Network 2007 award for courage. 12 Jul 2007 11:41

Moroccan journalist wins press freedom award
Well-known for his audacious pen, Ahmed Reda Benchemsi has been named winner in the Journalist category of the annual Samir Kassir award for Press Freedom. 27 Jun 2007 10:41