Concerns have been raised over press freedom in East Africa after the Congress of African Journalists condemned the reported shutdown of Nation Media Group offices in Uganda by security forces. The organisation says the move amounts to a serious violation of press freedom and restricts citizens’ access to information, warning of a growing pattern of pressure and attacks on journalists and media houses across the region.

Mpho Sithole spoke to William Oloo Janak, Secretary-General of the Congress of African Journalists.

Concerns have been raised over press freedom in East Africa after the Congress of African Journalists condemned the reported shutdown of Nation Media Group offices in Uganda by security forces. The organisation says the move amounts to a serious violation of press freedom and restricts citizens&rsquo; access to information, warning of a growing pattern of pressure and attacks on journalists and media houses across the region.
Mpho Sithole spoke to William Oloo Janak, Secretary-General of the Congress of African Journalists.

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Concerns raised over reported shutdown of Nation Media Group offices in Uganda

The FW de Klerk Foundation has raised serious concern over the escalation of anti-undocumented migrant protests, intimidation, and the scapegoating of foreign nationals in South Africa. The foundation says such actions are not “community grievances”, but constitute a direct violation of the Constitution and the rule of law.

It warns that a failure to act decisively risks undermining South Africa’s democratic settlement and moral foundations.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation.

The FW de Klerk Foundation has raised serious concern over the escalation of anti-undocumented migrant protests, intimidation, and the scapegoating of foreign nationals in South Africa. The foundation says such actions are not &ldquo;community grievances&rdquo;, but constitute a direct violation of the Constitution and the rule of law.
It warns that a failure to act decisively risks undermining South Africa&rsquo;s democratic settlement and moral foundations.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation.

Concerns raised over escalation of protests and intimidation of foreign nationals in South Africa

The leader of the National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique, Venâncio Mondlane, has weighed in on the June 30 demonstrations amid growing debates around immigration and regional responsibility.

As anti-immigration groups call for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, Mondlane argues that African leaders themselves are responsible for the current migration pressures. He says the issue lies not with migrants, but with what he describes as “broken countries” across the continent.

To discuss this further, Mr Mondlane spoke to Mpho Sithole.

The leader of the National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique, Ven&acirc;ncio Mondlane, has weighed in on the June 30 demonstrations amid growing debates around immigration and regional responsibility.
As anti-immigration groups call for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa, Mondlane argues that African leaders themselves are responsible for the current migration pressures. He says the issue lies not with migrants, but with what he describes as &ldquo;broken countries&rdquo; across the continent.
To discuss this further, Mr Mondlane spoke to Mpho Sithole.

Mozambique Opposition Leader Venâncio Mondlane weighs in on June 30 demonstrations

The United Kingdom has announced a major boost to its international clean energy efforts, extending the Ayrton Fund to 2030 and committing an addition of approximately 110-million USD to its Transforming Energy Access platform. The initiative aims to accelerate clean energy access in developing countries, support innovation, attract investment, and help countries transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems. To discuss what this latest announcement means for Africa's energy future and the role of innovation and partnerships in expanding access to clean energy, Mpho Sithole spoke to Nadia Algera, Senior Manager at Carbon Trust Africa.

The United Kingdom has announced a major boost to its international clean energy efforts, extending the Ayrton Fund to 2030 and committing an addition of approximately 110-million USD to its Transforming Energy Access platform. The initiative aims to accelerate clean energy access in developing countries, support innovation, attract investment, and help countries transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems. To discuss what this latest announcement means for Africa's energy future and the role of innovation and partnerships in expanding access to clean energy, Mpho Sithole spoke to Nadia Algera, Senior Manager at Carbon Trust Africa.

Concerns raised over reported shutdown of Nation Media Group offices in Uganda

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