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Ghana's University of Media, Arts and Communication brought together journalists, academics, and UNESCO officials to celebrate press freedom and tackle challenges facing the media. The event sparked renewed commitment to protecting free expression across the nation.
Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
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After winning a landslide election, Hungary's new leader Peter Magyar is shutting down state news broadcasts until media independence can be restored. The move ends 16 years of what critics called government propaganda under former ruler Viktor Orban.
After 16 years of media control, Hungary has a chance to restore independent journalism following Tisza party's landslide victory. The new government promises to dismantle propaganda systems and create space for free press to flourish again.
High school and university students flooded Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from budget cuts that could threaten its independence. Their passionate protest shows young people willing to stand up for press freedom in their country.
Thousands of Czech citizens took to Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from government funding cuts that critics say threaten media independence. The grassroots movement shows how citizens are standing up for free press in an era when independent journalism faces mounting pressure.
French-American artist Crystal Murray is rewriting her story on her own terms. After rising to fame as a social media pioneer and signing a major label deal, she moved to London to become an independent artist with a bold new sound.
Costa Rica climbed to 18th place globally in press freedom rankings, making it the only Latin American nation in the top 20 even as press freedom worldwide hits a 25-year low. The tiny democracy now ranks ahead of Canada, the UK, and Australia.
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
In 1796, a 22-year-old enslaved woman walked away from the presidential mansion and outran America's most powerful man for the rest of her life. Her story of courage reminds us that freedom has always been worth any sacrifice.
British and Finnish ambassadors delivered a bold defense of independent journalism in Argentina, directly challenging government intimidation of reporters. Their message came during Argentina's Journalist Day celebration as press freedom concerns mount.
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah just graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, specializing in international human rights. The Ghanaian media personality is now being discussed as a potential candidate for Parliament back home.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
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