In a historic development, the AJJF brought judges and jurists from all continental regions to Nairobi, Kenya, from September 17th to 19th, 2014, as a holistic approach to strengthening the judiciary in an ever-evolving environment.
Media freedom
Open Letter to the AU Heads of State and Government on the Endorsed Continental AI Strategy and African Digital Compact
We urge the AUC Chairperson, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, to stress the crucial importance of member states implementing the AUC Data Policy Framework. Data is
central to achieving the vision of the Digital Compact and should be governed in a manner that protects Africans’ fundamental rights and freedoms.
MISA and MSCZ host crucial CSO engagement meeting
This was aimed at fostering dialogue and collaboration on better implementation of the media self-regulation mechanism
MISA Regional 2023 Annual Report (Now Available!!!)
In these precarious conditions, expression and truth-telling are the first layers of casualty, as nations recoil, become inward looking, focusing on narrow national issues at the expense of a holistic picture. Suffice to say the entire construct of humanity is highly vulnerable due to such inward-looking approaches.
MISA Zambia pays courtesy calls on IBA and ZNBC
The meeting was briefed on MISA Zambia’s crucial role in advocating for media freedom and freedom of expression
MISA Zambia trains female journalists on Corruption Reporting
The workshop focused on increasing female participation in reporting on critical issues, particularly corruption, which remains a significant concern in Zambia
Botswana President calls for solutions to issues affecting the media in Southern Africa
President Masisi, who was the guest of honour, paid tribute to MISA Regional, MISA Botswana and UNESCO for organising the event, which is now a mainstay on the regional calendar.
Press freedom declines significantly in Southern Africa
However, improvements were recorded in Tanzania, Malawi, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Angola. Declines were recorded in Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia.
MISA Zambia conducts orientation for Lawyers Network
The Lawyers Network offers insights and guidance to MISA Zambia on Freedom of Expression issues in the local environment
MISA Zambia launches Legal Note
The Legal Note carries significant importance, serving as a crucial resource for human rights defenders