In September 2024, IPI’s Africa monitoring programme recorded at least 18 incidents of threats to press freedom in 12 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.  State actors remain the leading source of attacks and threats to journalists, and were responsible for all of the incidents IPI recorded in September 2024 (this includes incidents linked to the Sudanese […]

The 2024 edition of the Transition Accelerator kicked off on October 7, bringing together 14 media organizations eager to revolutionize their digital and revenue strategies. Over the course of eight months, participants will engage in a comprehensive programme offering grants, training and personalized advisory support to ensure the successful implementation of their digital transformation and […]

On 16 October, Media Freedom Rapid Response representatives and the journalist community gather in Brussels to commemorate the life and work of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese investigative journalist killed seven years ago. As a symbol of press freedom, Caruana Galizia’s legacy highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for journalists and accountability for crimes […]

On the anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, international media freedom organizations call on Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela to recommit to creating a safer environment for journalists. The groups express concerns about the lack of progress in implementing recommendations from the public inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s murder and warned that new legislation fails to […]