Tag: Freedom of the press
at the trial of the assassination of Samuel Paty, the former principal of the college testifies
In France, the former principal of the college testified at the trial of the assassination of Samuel Paty on Tuesday November 12 and recounted, before the special assize court of…
“The purpose is to prevent the world from seeing” – according to the organization, Israel has increased its attacks on the media | News in brief
The risk is that there will be no evidence of possible war crimes and they will not be documented. Israel has stepped up its systematic attacks on journalists and the…
a journalist arrested a week ago, another kidnapped then released
In Cameroon, the international association of press publishers continues to demand the immediate and unconditional release of Thierry Patrick Ondoua, publishing director of the newspaper Le Point Biweeklydetained for almost…
RFI celebrates thirty years of its frequency in Berlin, resulting from reunification
Our radio station has been broadcasting on the Berlin FM band since October 1994. To celebrate this anniversary, a big evening is being held this Wednesday, October 23 at the…
journalists and political leaders summoned by the police
In Senegal, the summons of political figures and columnists critical of the new authorities have increased in recent days. Since September 30, two journalists have been placed in police custody…
In Strasbourg, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, says he “chose freedom rather than justice”
Julian Assange spoke for the first time since his release from prison in June 2024. Before the Council of Europe commission in Strasbourg, the founder of WikiLeaks spoke at length…
“Voices in Exile”, the project to support journalists forced to leave their country
In the current geopolitical context, journalists whose voices are vital to the dissemination of reliable information are increasingly having to flee their countries in the face of threats. Launched on…
The National Union of the Press of Congo and its new president face many challenges
The National Union of the Press of Congo (UNPC), the umbrella body of the press in the DRC, elected a new president on September 20, 2024: Kamanda Wa Kamanda Muzembe,…
Inspiring and criticized general information conference, far from the initial promises
Meeting at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron, the States General of Information have just delivered their conclusions, Thursday, September 12, 2024, after eleven months of work. The result…
General information conference to “raise citizens’ awareness against foreign interference”
Launched in October 2023, the States General of Information submitted their conclusions on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to combat foreign influence, limit the concentration of information, raise awareness of disinformation…