Tag Archives: Freedom of speech
BY Justine John DYIKUK Today (3, May 2013), World Press Freedom Day celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Op-ed, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Zimbabwe
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Tagged Freedom of speech, IndepthAfrica, mass media, Nigeria, press freedom, rivers state, UNESCO, Windhoek Declaration, World Press Freedom Day
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Jailed Ethiopian journalist wins UNESCO prize – Ethiopian journalist, Reeyot Alemu, who is serving a five-year sentence, is the winner of the 2013 World Press Freedom prize – UNESCO/Guillermo Cano – in recognition of her “exceptional courage, resistance and commitment … read more »
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Tagged Ethiopia, ethiopian7, Feteh, Freedom of speech, Gender equality, IndepthAfrica, press freedom, publishing, Reeyot Alemu, UNESCO
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It is true that economic growth is a necessary condition for a country like Ethiopia….. Yet, food is not sufficient. Food is necessary for our survival but our survival is meaningless without freedom. Food and freedom cannot be dealt separately. … read more »
Posted in Article, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Op-ed
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Tagged EPRDF, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front, Facebook, Freedom of speech, Human Development Index, Mekelle University, Middle East
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By Olusegun Adeniyi Agu Imo has been a friend and elder brother for almost two decades now, so when he called about two weeks ago to say there is an old man he wanted me to meet, he knew I … read more »
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Tagged Adetokunbo Ademola, Biafra, CHINUA ACHEBE, Freedom of speech, Igbo, Igbo people, IndepthAfrica, International Committee of Red Cross, Lagos, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Government, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, senegal africa, States of Nigeria, West Africa
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In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on Wednesday, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan agreed that Boko Haram could pose an existential threat to his country. “If Boko Haram is not contained, it would be a threat not only to Nigeria, … read more »
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by Abdulrazaq Magaji Few Nigerians cared to listen when, way back in 1998, Dr. Lema Jibrillu, the Kaduna based businessman, politician and community leader wisely counselled against a presidency on compassionate ground. His call came at a time the northern … read more »
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Tagged Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Freedom of speech, GoodluckJonathan, Jonathan, Lema Jibrillu, Nigeria, nigeria africa, Nigeria Government, Nigeria news, Nigerian news, Obasanjo, Olusegun Obasanjo, senegal africa, Shehu Shagari, West Africa
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It was not an impressive opener for the Super Eagles in the Afcon 2013 after the squad gave out a late goal to settle for a draw against Burkina Faso. Lesson learnt, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has said he … read more »
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
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he acting chairman of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights said his agency is committed to protecting the rights of all Kenyans. But, Samuel Tororei said, while every Kenyan has the right to free speech, the exercise of such … read more »
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Faribault – Freedom of speech is no defence for a former nurse who engaged in “lethal advocacy” when he encouraged a British man and a Canadian woman to kill themselves after searching for depressed people over the internet, a Minnesota … read more »
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