Most African Nations Fall Short of W.H.O. Target for Covid Vaccination
JOHANNESBURG — Only nine African countries have met a target of vaccinating 10 percent of their populations against Covid-19 by
US steps up fight against COVID-19 misinformation
The effort comes as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed throughout the US, due in part to false claims.
Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Globally in Decline
A global decline in press freedom, hastened by repressive laws introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in only 12
World Press Freedom Index shows media restriction in 132 countries
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Tanzania Orders Reopening of Media Houses Closed Under Magufuli
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered the reopening of media outlets that were closed
Africa’s data gap: Measuring the cost of not counting the dead
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Local journalists find new role amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
This story, plus CNN welcomes Doug Jones as new political commentator, publishers change how they reach their audiences as lockdowns
Twitter launches new forum to combat misinformation
January 26, 2021 This story, plus some digital media companies have discussions about going public via SPACs, Politico staffers
Biden Admin names new leadership at Voice of America
January 22, 2021 This story, plus White House Press Secretary sets the tone with reporters, Facebook asks its oversight
Journalists targeted as Capitol stormed
January 7, 2021 This story, plus Twitter to restore Trump’s account after being suspended temporarily, The Tampa Bay Times