The price of African press freedom

Article Abstract:

Lack of financial base and political backing is the main hurdle behind the freedom of press in Africa. 1990s has seen a transformation in the closed economic and political structure, but African media still faces many problems. MediaFAX, a newspaper of Mozambique is considered to be out of government control and tries to ensure freedom of press. Its reports are extensively quoted in foreign newspapers. Zambia's Post newspaper played a major role in the election of democratically elected government of Chiluba. Namibia and South Africa are the leaders in the race for press freedom

Africa

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Why race still matters: questions for the press, politicians and the public

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The 2000 presidential campaign presents political candidates with the chance to encourage valuable debate about issues of race and ethnicity. Similarly, it gives journalists the opportunity to boost coverage of people traditionally ignored or highlighted only at times of ethnic conflict or political unrest. Approaches to media coverage of traditionally overlooked communities will have repercussions for how issues of race and ethnicity are regarded in the long-term. It is important to recognize that an open discussion about race is hard, but must take place.

Political activity, Minorities, Race relations

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The thicket of rules north of the border: Canadian perspectives on a free press and fair trials

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The trial of the notorious Karla Homoloka and her husband Paul Bernardo attracted wide publicity in Canada and the US. The Canadian Criminal Code prohibits jurors from revealing conversations in the jury room, gives judges the power to ban reports of evidence presented at bail hearings, and allows the crime of contempt to be used to stop journalists from reporting evidence heard in a trial if it could prejudice the result of another. Publicity is a necessary part of the system, but it is not allowed to interfere with the administration of justice.

Canada, Laws, regulations and rules

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