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Presidential Debates Task Force meets political parties
The Presidential Debates Taskforce, a non-partisan multi-stakeholder committee comprising representatives of the media, government, civil society, and other actors, has begun consultations with political parties on their participation. The aim of the debates is to...
MISA Regional Annual Report – Now Available!
Thanks to the number of elections worldwide, 2024 was unofficially declared the year of democracy. The year was dominated by elections across the region, with at least four countries — Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa — heading to the polls. There was...
MISA regional director appointed to African Union Working Group on AI
MISA Regional Secretariat Director, Dr Tabani Moyo, has been appointed as member of the African Union (AU) Working Group on Artificial Intelligence. “We accept the responsibility thrust upon our shoulders with humility and honour in service of the peoples of Africa …...
MISA launches fifth annual state of press freedom report
MISA Regional officially launched the fifth edition of the State of Press Freedom in Southern Africa report on 8 May 2025, a key evidence-based advocacy tool for improving the safety of journalists in the region. The 2025 report was launched at the belated...
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30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30