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Newsletter n°10 |
10.04.08 |
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| NEWS FROM THE MEDIA SCENE
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| Exclusive View of Trauma Counseling for Kenyan Journalists |
In the aftermath of the late December post-election violence in Kenya a series of trauma counseling and trainings led by International Media Support (IMS) have been provided around the country to assist journalists, and especially freelancers, in coping with the past, covering the present, and preparing for the future. RAP 21 received exclusive insights from journalists participating in the trainings as well as from individuals leading them.
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| PRESS FREEDOM
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| One Voice, One Man: The State of the Media as Zimbabweans Await for Change |
The parliamentary election results confirm that Zimbabweans have voted for change after Mugabe’s 28-year reign that ushered in both independence and later socioeconomic strife. The results of the presidential election have yet to be fully disclosed though it is clear that he did not pass the 50 percent barrier needed to bypass a run-off. Concurrently, the Zimbabwean private media continues to be left with minimum reporting space as the incumbent government is faced with the harsh reality of a possible sweeping defeat.
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| Network of Investigative Journalists Launched in Liberia |
In the beginning of April, the Network of Investigative Journalists of Liberia (NIJOL) was launched in Monrovia. Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Executive Director, Cllr. Augustine Toe, challenged members of the network “to muster courage and objectively pursue issues of national interest.”
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| Alerts from the Continent |
Dembo Santang Bojang, President of Kombo Central District Tribunal, in the western region of Gambia threatened journalists on 8 April to stop covering its proceedings or they will risk jail time. This decision follows a civil law suit Bojang brought against his brother in the same court he heads. It is presumed that Bojang will serve as both prosecutor and judge of the case, which is an obvious contravention on fundamental principles of justice. Bojang has already threatened to prosecute Modou Jonga, journalist for the privately-owned Banjul-based Foroyaa newspaper.
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| CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
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| African Council for Communication Education 2008 Seeks Papers for Nigerian Chapter |
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), Nigeria Chapter, invites contributions to the progress and development of humanity by participating in its 2008 National Conference/AGM. The theme for the conference is media, dialogue, peace building and reconciliation in multi-ethnic societies. The conference will be held from 6-8 August 2008 at the Delta State University in Abraka, Nigeria.
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| Conference in South Africa to Discuss Partnership in Media |
African journalists with an interest in narrowing Africa’s digital divide can join the movement to encourage the merging of multimedia industries. An upcoming two-day conference on digital broadcasting and media partnership in Johannesburg, South Africa will aim at modernizing the media landscape and producing strong content for the continent.
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