Africa: Freedom House Researcher Explains How Free Freedom Is On the Net

[ad_1] Washington — Global internet freedom has declined for the 14th straight year, according to Freedom House's Freedom on the Net 2024 report. VOA's Philip Alexiou spoke with Elizabeth Sutterlin, a researcher at the advocacy group, on October 21. Sutterlin outlined the various tactics used to crack down on online publishing, including imprisonment and violence. The interview centers on how these issues impact Africa. It has been edited for brevity and clarity. Elizabeth Sutterlin: This continuing decline in global Internet […]

October 23, 2024 1

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Africa: Russia-Africa – Developing Media Partnership

[ad_1] Moscow — At a recent media briefing, Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry, criticized the United States for its support of educational programs, media and NGOs in Africa. Zakharova argued that these efforts are part of a broader attempt by the U.S. to impose Western values and governance models on sovereign African states, framing it as a form of neo-colonialism. Zakharova's remarks, available on the official Russian Foreign Ministry website, suggest that the U.S. is actively promoting […]

October 22, 2024 2

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“We Advocate for Effective Participation, because There’s No Democracy without Citizen Engagement”

[ad_1] CIVICUS speaks with Abdou Aziz Cissé, advocacy officer at AfricTivistes, about the state of democracy in Africa and the role of civil society in this year of many elections. AfricTivistes is a pan-African civil society organisation (CSO) that promotes and defends democratic values, human rights and good governance through civic tech. It aims to empower African citizens to become active in building their societies and holding their governments accountable. What's your assessment of the electoral year in Africa so […]

October 16, 2024 1

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Africa: Biased Western Media Eroding Investors’ Confidence, Stunting Africa’s Growth – Study

[ad_1] The negative coverage of African affairs, especially by the Western media entities, is depriving the continent's economies of an estimated US$4.2 billion annually, according to a study launched Thursday, October 10, Xinhua reports. ALSO READ: AfDB chief pushes for strategic business case to counter harmful Western media coverage of Africa Compiled by Africa Practice, a strategic consulting firm, and Africa No Filter, an advocacy lobby, the study blames the stereotypical portrayal of the continent by Western media for eroding […]

October 13, 2024

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Africa: Tiktok Users Claim a Cast Iron ‘Fish’ Can Help With a Mineral Deficiency – but It’s Not Quite That Simple

[ad_1] Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world. Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world. While eating iron-rich foods is the best way to tackle an iron deficiency, some users on social media say there's an even easier way to get more iron in your diet. According to some influencers, adding a cast iron "fish" to your meals while cooking is an easy way to boost the iron […]

October 8, 2024

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Nigeria: Bbnaija 9 – Topher’s Girlfriend Anita Evicted

[ad_1] Anita Ukah of the former NELITA pair has been evicted from the ninth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, themed 'No Loose Guard' on the grand finale day on Sunday. Anita, who is the second of the eight finalists to be evicted from the show after Sooj, had a relationship with Topher of the former ACES Pair in the House. LEADERSHIP recalls that Anita got into show with her friend Nelly. Both Anita and Nelly of […]

October 8, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Bbnaija 9 – Mbadiwe Twin Brother Evicted

[ad_1] Ozee of the former MBADIWE pair has been evicted from the ninth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, themed 'No Loose Guard' on the grand finale day on Sunday night. Ozee got into the show with his twin brother Ocee as Mbadiwe Twins at the start of the show on July 28. Leadership gathered that Ozee and Ocee are the grand sons of renowned politician and businessman, Late Ozumba Mbadiwe. The 37-year-old had told fellow housemates […]

October 8, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Who Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9?

[ad_1] Today marks the grand finale of Big Brother Naija Season 9, and fans are eagerly speculating who will emerge victorious in the 'No Loose Guard' edition. Through the last eviction show, eight housemates advanced to the finale after the exit of Kassia, Topher, and Ocee. The finalists are Anita, Kellyrae, Nelly, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Victoria, and Wanni. Big Brother Naija Season 9, which premiered on July 28, 2024, has lasted 70 days and concludes today, October 6, 2024. As […]

October 8, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Bbnaija 9 – Sooj’s ‘Madam’ Nelly Evicted

[ad_1] Nelly of the former NELITA pair has been evicted from the ninth season of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show, themed 'No Loose Guard' on the grand finale day on Sunday night. Nelly, who was a stripper and video vixen prior to the show, got into the House with her bossom friend Anita, who was earlier evicted this Sunday. The NELITA pair was the only duo who made it to the final week of the show. Known for […]

October 8, 2024 1

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