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by Joyce Wachau Chege Yes, I am a journalist by profession. No, I am not affiliated with any popular TV or radio station and yes, I can feel that your perspective about me is already changing. I remember having a talk with my fellow Correspondent and good friend, Evans Ijakaa at their workplace café. We …

We Forget Things If We Have No One To Tell Them To Read More »

The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism (RAF) Fellowship is an opportunity for young journalists from countries with developing economies and economies in transition to cover the United Nations. Hosted every fall at UN headquarters, the programme brings a select group of journalists to New York for the opening of the General Assembly. During their time at headquarters, …

Journalist fellowship programme – call for applications Read More »

The media’s job is to challenge institutions on behalf of the public interest. But Aisha Anne Habiba, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mombasa in Kenya, raises concern about restrictions on media curtail that ability. Media houses in Kenya are facing increasing pressure from ordinances that interfere with the concept of media freedom. Though Kenya has …

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World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 each year and Bismark Akoto, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Legon, Ghana argues that journalists in some countries are facing tremendous challenges as they play a crucial role in protecting democracy. It was around 5pm on February 5, 2019 when two unidentified gunmen stormed the premises …

“Under attack for the good work they do” Read More »

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