He said there is need to adopt a fair and balanced perspective by recognising that the frameworks and perspectives of the global north do not fairly represent the majority of the world’s peoples.
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Africa Human Rights Day Statement
We emphasise that freedom of expression and access to information remain fundamental enablers of all other rights.
SLAPPs: A THREAT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRESS FREEDOM IN ESWATINI
The litigation brought by Farmers Bank has the hallmarks of a SLAPP suit, including the requested damages, which amount to more than 50 million emalangeni (US $2,9 million). The suit endangers not only The Swazi Bridge but also the livelihoods of its employees. The legal action also targets speech concerning a matter of public interest.
FOX Fellowships ( Call for Applications)
We are excited to launch a call for applications for individuals and organisations in Southern Africa working in the field of free expression and media freedom advocacy.
Repurpose AU for the digital economy
Africa has a population of about 1.5 billion, with a significant percentage comprising the youth, which offers a significant voice on socio-political and economic issues.
Forging collaboration and solidarity in the age of fragmentation. The Evolving landscape of media freedom in Southern Africa
Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco, a journalist and radio presenter, went missing in April 2020 in the northern Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, where he had been covering an Islamist insurgency. Arlindo Chissale was forced into an unmarked vehicle by suspected security forces in January 2025 in Mozambique.
Welcome address by the Chairperson of MISA Zambia, Lorraine Mwanza
As you would agree, our goal is to build a platform that clearly states concerns, persuades decision-makers to prioritise our issues, offers solutions or compromises, and ensures that action is taken.
Malawi decriminalisation of defamation a step in right direction, but more needs to be done
In its 2010 Resolution on repealing criminal defamation laws in Africa, ACHPR expressed concern about the deteriorating press freedom in parts of the continent. This was characterised by restrictive legislation that censors the public’s right to access information and the arrest and detention of journalists, among other issues.
Free Expression Climate Survey 2025
It will take approximately seven (7) minutes to fill out the form.
MISA submissions to ACHPR Public Consultation on Freedom of Expression and Artificial Intelligence
AI systems must be designed inclusively, with input from various stakeholders, including marginalised groups, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented voices. The media industry should also develop its own AI Policy or Code of Ethics, incorporating key best practices and clearly labelling all content that has been generated, augmented, or significantly altered by AI.