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Zimbabwe scraps the death penalty – tracking the path to abolition

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APO chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard.

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AMA journalism competition winner announced

AMA journalism competition winner announced

12 Mar 2019

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

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6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 Mar 2019

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, center, is hugged by his parents at his home in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, March 4, 2019. Shawkan was released after five years in prison. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Amr Nabil.

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5 Mar 2019

TV series, High Rollers.

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Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

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An electoral worker prepares identity card and biometric verification readers, at the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Kano, northern Nigeria, on February 14, 2019. CPJ joined a call for Nigeria to ensure that internet and social media services remain connected during the upcoming elections. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Ben Curtis.

Nigeria urged not to cut social media during elections

15 Feb 2019

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Akua Gyekye 13 Feb 2019

SADC media competition launches

SADC media competition launches

13 Feb 2019

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

11 Feb 2019

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, APO founder & chairman, addresses journalism students in Senegal.

APO founder talks about his meteoric media journey

8 Feb 2019

Previous BBC Komla Dumor Award winners (L-R): Didi Akinyelure (2016), Nancy Kacungira (2015) and Waihiga Mwaura (2018).

Search for next African broadcast journalism star

8 Feb 2019

Lionel Reina, chief executive officer, APO Group.

APO announces expansion plans for 2019

6 Feb 2019

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Jessica Tennant 5 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

29 Jan 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

22 Jan 2019

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Brand Finance releases report for the world's most valuable brands in 2019

22 Jan 2019

The Accra International Conference Centre screened a documentary by undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2018. Ahmed Hussein Suale Divela, who was involved in the film, was murdered on January 16. Credit: CPJ - Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Investigative journalist Ahmed Divela shot dead in Ghana

18 Jan 2019

New APO Group CEO, Lionel Reina.

#BizTrends2019: Africa is one of the major players in the global economic future

17 Jan 2019

Why the wall?

Chris Botha 16 Jan 2019

Protesters block the main route to Zimbabwe's capital Harare from Epworth township on January 14, 2019, after the government more than doubled the price of fuel. On January 15, CPJ joined more than 20 rights organizations and the #KeepItOn Coalition to call for authorities in Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media services. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Jekesai Njikizana.

CPJ joins call for Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media access

16 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

Greg Benatar 7 Jan 2019

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

4 Jan 2019

New digital publishing platform for Pulse

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2 Jan 2019

4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

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Stock photo image bank of professional African women created

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12 Mar 2019

APO chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard.

Driving prosperity between Europe and Africa

12 Mar 2019

AMA journalism competition winner announced

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12 Mar 2019

Facebook wants to stop spreading fake news about vaccines

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Shereesa Moodley 11 Mar 2019

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 South African entries shortlisted for 2019 Inma Global Media Awards

6 Mar 2019

Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, center, is hugged by his parents at his home in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, March 4, 2019. Shawkan was released after five years in prison. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Amr Nabil.

Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan finally free

5 Mar 2019

TV series, High Rollers.

Taking Africa's content to the world

5 Mar 2019

Kenyan filmmaker, Wanuri Kahiu, on the set of her film, Rafiki.

#DesignIndaba2019: We need to believe in African mermaids

Louise Marsland 4 Mar 2019

TheConversation.com

How metrics are changing editorial decisions in African newsrooms

Dr Admire Mare and Dumisani Moyo 20 Feb 2019

An electoral worker prepares identity card and biometric verification readers, at the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Kano, northern Nigeria, on February 14, 2019. CPJ joined a call for Nigeria to ensure that internet and social media services remain connected during the upcoming elections. Credit: CPJ/AP Photo/Ben Curtis.

Nigeria urged not to cut social media during elections

15 Feb 2019

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Reducing fake news during elections in Africa

Akua Gyekye 13 Feb 2019

SADC media competition launches

SADC media competition launches

13 Feb 2019

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

400 West African journalists trained on migration reporting

11 Feb 2019

Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, APO founder & chairman, addresses journalism students in Senegal.

APO founder talks about his meteoric media journey

8 Feb 2019

Previous BBC Komla Dumor Award winners (L-R): Didi Akinyelure (2016), Nancy Kacungira (2015) and Waihiga Mwaura (2018).

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8 Feb 2019

Lionel Reina, chief executive officer, APO Group.

APO announces expansion plans for 2019

6 Feb 2019

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Microsoft CMO on the transformation of digital marketing

Jessica Tennant 5 Feb 2019

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

#BizTrends2019: Bizcommunity hosts #BizTrendsLIVE!, an overview

Jessica Tennant, Bizcommunity.com 1 Feb 2019

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

AMA competition for media trip to Africa CEO Forum

29 Jan 2019

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

Zimbabwe must be held accountable for rights abuses

28 Jan 2019

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

Applications open for fellowships for journalists in Africa

22 Jan 2019

(c) andreahast -

Brand Finance releases report for the world's most valuable brands in 2019

22 Jan 2019

The Accra International Conference Centre screened a documentary by undercover journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in Accra, Ghana, on June 7, 2018. Ahmed Hussein Suale Divela, who was involved in the film, was murdered on January 16. Credit: CPJ - Francis Kokoroko/Reuters.

Investigative journalist Ahmed Divela shot dead in Ghana

18 Jan 2019

New APO Group CEO, Lionel Reina.

#BizTrends2019: Africa is one of the major players in the global economic future

17 Jan 2019

Why the wall?

Chris Botha 16 Jan 2019

Protesters block the main route to Zimbabwe's capital Harare from Epworth township on January 14, 2019, after the government more than doubled the price of fuel. On January 15, CPJ joined more than 20 rights organizations and the #KeepItOn Coalition to call for authorities in Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media services. Credit: CPJ/AFP/Jekesai Njikizana.

CPJ joins call for Zimbabwe to restore internet and social media access

16 Jan 2019

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

#BizTrends2019: A new golden age of OOH media in Africa

Greg Benatar 7 Jan 2019

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

4 Jan 2019

New digital publishing platform for Pulse

New digital publishing platform for Pulse

2 Jan 2019

4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

4 trends shaping the future of TV and entertainment

Jacques Bentley 31 Dec 2018

#BestofBiz 2018: Marketing & Media Africa

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18 Dec 2018

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

13 Dec 2018

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Ndalo Media no more, come 2019

13 Dec 2018

How new media platforms have become powerful across Africa

How new media platforms have become powerful across Africa

George Ogola 13 Dec 2018

87% of journalists in the Middle East, Africa and Asia view the industry negatively

87% of journalists in the Middle East, Africa and Asia view the industry negatively

12 Dec 2018

Orelie Kabeya and Exauce Kabeya with Wikifundi 2.0. Photographer: Isla Haddow-Flood.

Expanding knowledge on Africa through the Wikimedia movement

11 Dec 2018

Lionel Reina, chief executive officer, APO Group.

New APO CEO to take group global

3 Dec 2018

Josephine Achiro Fortelo.

Freedom of speech award for South Sudan journalist

29 Nov 2018

Group photo of the resource personalities at the sports journalists seminar.

Africa's women sports writers receive support

29 Nov 2018

Study sheds light on scourge of "fake" news in Africa

Study sheds light on scourge of "fake" news in Africa

Herman Wasserman & Dani Madri-Morales 26 Nov 2018

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