Task Force comprises representatives of the media, government, civil society, and other actors.
Media and elections
Presidential Debates Task Force meets political parties
The aim of the debates is to foster citizen participation in the democratic process.
MISA launches fifth annual state of press freedom report
The report documents urgent media issues such as the legal environment impacting access to information and media freedom across the region. It aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.10 and is part of the Media 4 SDGs Series.
MISA Regional Chairperson Jeremias Langa’s Opening Remarks for the Regional World Press Freedom Day commemorations –
This has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the media. Such laws have been used in other jurisdictions to target political opponents, journalists, and activists.
MISA Malawi calls for safety of journalists, free speech, responsible AI during elections
Safety and security of journalists covering elections is important
African Commission calls for guidelines to adapt African media policy to digital era
The Commission’s resolution highlights the pressing need to update African media policy for the digital age.