Andrej Babiš, the former Czech prime minister and oligarch, will probably offload his media. Paradoxically, not because he is withdrawing from politics, but so that he can stay in it. This year it will be ten years since Babiš sent out what is probably his most famous tweet. The simple message set off wild speculation […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) expresses concern over a recent series of forced suspensions of radio and television broadcasters by local authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group operating in the country. At least 11 broadcasters have been closed or had programs suspended […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) calls on Mozambican lawmakers to withdraw a controversial bill that would hinder the work of non-governmental organizations. Among other things, the legislation would give the government the power to shutter NGOs, including those that defend press freedom and free expression. As it begins its new session, Mozambique’s parliament is set […]

The IPI global network urges Mexican authorities to thoroughly investigate the February 13 death of journalist and activist Abisaí Pérez Romero, including the possibility that he may have been killed. On February 13, journalist and environmental activist Abisaí Pérez Romero was found dead in the city of Tula, in the Mexican state of Hidalgo, a […]