AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: EFJ’s Ankara meeting, themed “Journalism under siege,” warned that polarisation and attacks are shrinking the space for free reporting, with AI and digital change now central to the fight. Security vs. Media Tensions (Nigeria): Nigeria’s NUJ named DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi “Man of the Year” for media-security partnership, but Omoyele Sowore and integrity groups condemned the move as a betrayal of press freedom. Courtroom Win for the Press (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe’s High Court quashed charges against Independent editor Faith Zaba and AMH, ending a case widely criticised as targeting journalism. Safety and Violence: A former Ogun broadcaster, “Aunty Kitan” (OGTV), was killed at home; in Abia, police arrested a suspect caught on video assaulting a woman. Media Policy & Tech: Laos urged traditional outlets to adopt AI and digital tools to survive; Indonesia backed information integrity and journalist safety at UNESCO. Audience Trust & Editorial Ethics: Iowa anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air, calling out “sanitized news” and urging facts over comfort. Child Safety Online (UAE): UAE lauded science-backed rules banning social media for under-15s.
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