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Two Australian TV anchors just earned a Guinness World Record for broadcasting together for over 40 years. Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have delivered more than 10,000 newscasts side by side in Perth.
When journalist Tony Jackman faced a sudden heart condition requiring surgery, his employer's response proved how workplaces can get kindness right. Daily Maverick told him to stop working entirely until he fully recovers.
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A month after Daily Maverick exposed a personal trainer's secret past, police arrested the internationally wanted drug trafficker hiding in plain sight at a Cape Town gym. The investigation shows how dedicated journalism protects communities.
Nigerian leaders in digital rights, journalism, and civic tech joined India's major AI summit to help shape how artificial intelligence serves everyday people. The MacArthur Foundation backed the diverse delegation to ensure African voices influence global AI rules before they're set in stone.
Six emerging environmental journalists from three continents wrote letters to the future instead of their editors, revealing what the next generation believes journalism must become. Their words offer hope grounded in ethics, collaboration, and a promise to keep paying attention.
The family of legendary Nigerian journalist Dele Giwa has launched a free online archive featuring decades of his groundbreaking work. The digital research center preserves the writings of one of Africa's most courageous reporters for future generations.
A journalist brought his lead contamination investigation to Yoruba-speaking residents through their local radio station, sparking an overwhelming response. Community members called in to share their own stories of health impacts and dying factory workers.
The first Native American newspaper launched 198 years ago today using an ingenious writing system invented just years earlier. The Cherokee Phoenix still publishes today, making it one of America's most enduring journalistic achievements.
Kemi Busari from DUBAWA Nigeria just earned a seat on the committee guiding fact-checking across an entire continent. His election shows how West Africa is stepping up to protect truth in the digital age.
An Australian writer who faced two years in a Thai prison walked free after Malaysia withdrew a controversial cross-border defamation case. The settlement marks a victory for free speech advocates who rallied against what they called transnational repression.
After journalists were injured covering a government event in Nigeria, Bauchi State's first lady personally visited them in hospital and the government covered all medical bills. Most reporters have already recovered and been discharged.
A single news story sparked immediate action in Hluvukani, South Africa, where overflowing trash bins had plagued residents for months. Within 24 hours of publication, the municipality cleaned every site and restored healthy living conditions.
When a mentor challenged Bittu Sahgal to stop talking and start doing something for India's wildlife, he launched Sanctuary Asia magazine in 1981. Four decades later, it's still the country's leading voice for conservation, never missing a single issue.
Africa's top media leaders are gathering in Kenya next year to tackle the biggest challenges facing journalism on the continent. The two-day congress aims to rebuild trust, secure fair pay from tech giants, and create sustainable funding models for newsrooms.
A new book reveals the Arctic isn't just ice and polar bears but a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem vital to solving our climate crisis. After two decades of reporting, one journalist shows why understanding the far north matters for all of us.
A journalist-run radio program in Liberia is transforming forest protection by connecting rural communities with government officials, leading to arrests of illegal miners and the return of hundreds of thousands of dollars to local villages.
More than 90% of Nigerian journalists believe AI can improve their work, but few use it daily due to lack of training. New efforts aim to bridge this gap and prepare newsrooms for the digital future.
Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of Nigeria's groundbreaking Newswatch magazine, passed away at 75 after a remarkable career championing truth and mentoring generations of journalists. His memoir and decades of fearless reporting inspire Africa's next generation of storytellers.
Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda regained access to her TikTok account after it was suddenly deleted, sparking widespread outcry from her millions of followers. The Emmy-winning creator, known for documenting daily life in Gaza, had her voice restored just days after losing it.
Ghana's Armed Forces is investigating after soldiers assaulted and detained journalist Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe over a parking dispute, raising hopes for greater accountability. A leading media watchdog is calling this swift response a positive first step toward protecting press freedom.
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