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  • 'Flava' radio show presenters in Nigeria

    Initiative launched to assist media across Africa

    As the media landscape across Africa evolves, the Africa Media Initiative will play a large role in assisting that change. If Africa is to move from economic dependency to become a continent of developed and democratic nations, the emergence of independent and vibrant media is essential.  Read more
  • On the job training in programme editing

    Strengthening media in Iraq

    Media freedom and access to information are of particular significance in countries emerging from conflict, especially if this conflict follows years of oppressive regimes.  Read more
  • Nigeria scores a dismal 20 out of 100 in the Open Budget Index because the Government provides 'scant or no' information on its budget and financial activities.

    Nigerian media holds government to account

    Nigeria scores a dismal 20 out of 100 in the Open Budget Index because the Government provides 'scant or no' information on its budget and financial activities.  Read more

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