For us, true independence is more than just the absence of colonial rule, it includes the right of the media to report the news and the right of the public to receive that information, free from any interference.
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Africa Human Rights Day Statement
We emphasise that freedom of expression and access to information remain fundamental enablers of all other rights.
SLAPPs: A THREAT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRESS FREEDOM IN ESWATINI
The litigation brought by Farmers Bank has the hallmarks of a SLAPP suit, including the requested damages, which amount to more than 50 million emalangeni (US $2,9 million). The suit endangers not only The Swazi Bridge but also the livelihoods of its employees. The legal action also targets speech concerning a matter of public interest.
FOX Fellowships ( Call for Applications)
We are excited to launch a call for applications for individuals and organisations in Southern Africa working in the field of free expression and media freedom advocacy.
Repurpose AU for the digital economy
Africa has a population of about 1.5 billion, with a significant percentage comprising the youth, which offers a significant voice on socio-political and economic issues.
Forging collaboration and solidarity in the age of fragmentation. The Evolving landscape of media freedom in Southern Africa
Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco, a journalist and radio presenter, went missing in April 2020 in the northern Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, where he had been covering an Islamist insurgency. Arlindo Chissale was forced into an unmarked vehicle by suspected security forces in January 2025 in Mozambique.
Welcome address by the Chairperson of MISA Zambia, Lorraine Mwanza
As you would agree, our goal is to build a platform that clearly states concerns, persuades decision-makers to prioritise our issues, offers solutions or compromises, and ensures that action is taken.
MISA congratulates Mr. Malido on his appointment as new IBA DG
MISA Zambia is confident that Mr. Malido will contribute significantly to the realization of the IBA’s vision while also playing a pivotal role in protecting and promoting the rights and welfare of the media in Zambia.
Free Expression Climate Survey 2025
It will take approximately seven (7) minutes to fill out the form.
MISA submissions to ACHPR Public Consultation on Freedom of Expression and Artificial Intelligence
AI systems must be designed inclusively, with input from various stakeholders, including marginalised groups, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented voices. The media industry should also develop its own AI Policy or Code of Ethics, incorporating key best practices and clearly labelling all content that has been generated, augmented, or significantly altered by AI.