Perceived freedom of speech has declined over the past decade, and only a slim majority of Africans consider their media free Africans broadly express support for their right to join any organisation and for the media’s freedom from censorship and its responsibility to report on government mistakes, the latest AfrobarometerContinue Reading
The new report, based on 45,600 interviews across 38 African countries in 2024/2025, also shows that citizen assessments of whether media freedom is protected in their country are mixed Most Africans are supportive of media holding government to account and favour press freedom over government regulation, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org)Continue Reading
China and Nigeria have launched the China-Africa Audiovisual Showcase in Nigeria, a significant bilateral initiative focusing on media and cultural exchange, a vital component of the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership. The exhibition, jointly organized by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the country’s national broadcaster, and the Star TVContinue Reading
On the evening of 21 December 2025, a football match will kick off between Morocco and Comoros in Rabat. It will be the opening game of the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations (TotalEnergies CAF AFCON) tournament. The game will have an audience of millions. ThereContinue Reading
An aerial drone photo taken on July 19, 2025 shows the Central Business District (CBD) in Zhengdong New District of Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province. (Xinhua/Li Jianan) The media and think tanks play a strategic role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Kanatbek Aziz, director of the Research Institute ofContinue Reading
Gerardo Fernandez Norona, president of the Senate of Mexico, said on Friday that the country was willing to strengthen media and cultural exchanges with Xinhua News Agency. Both Mexico and China are ancient civilizations with a long history and profound tradition, said Fernandez during a meeting with President of XinhuaContinue Reading
Media and think tanks play a crucial role in strengthening BRICS unity and forging a new chapter for the Global South, Nebiat Getachew, spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Getachew highlighted the BRICS mechanism’s fast-growing global stature and potential,Continue Reading
