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The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Malawi.

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Reflections on the Spaces of Solidarity (SoS) Conference Agenda

Reflections on the Spaces of Solidarity (SoS) Conference Agenda

Esteemed Colleagues As we open this Second Day’s Session of our Summit, which will straddle the end of the 3rd year of the Spaces of Solidarity as a Forum, I am privileged to say that as a people, we have every reason to be proud of our historic efforts towards...

MISA Malawi calls for access to information in local councils

MISA Malawi calls for access to information in local councils

As the world celebrates international Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI), MISA Malawi calls on local councils to embrace a culture of proactive disclosure to achieve transparency, accountability and active citizen participation in development and...

New license fees a threat to broadcasting in Malawi

New license fees a threat to broadcasting in Malawi

The decision by the Lilongwe City Council to start licensing broadcasters is a burden to broadcasters and a serious threat to media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information for the majority of rural Malawians who rely on radio for news and information....

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

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