Africa media news

Here are some recent news stories from Africa's media landscape:

Kenya:

• The Kenyan government has launched a new digital platform to promote local content and support the growth of the country's media industry. (Source: The Star)
• The Kenya Editors Guild has called for the government to respect the independence of the media and to protect journalists from harassment and intimidation. (Source: The Nation)

Nigeria:

• The Nigerian government has banned the use of Twitter in the country, citing the need to protect national security and stability. (Source: BBC News)
• The Nigerian media has been criticized for its coverage of the country's security challenges, with many accusing the press of sensationalism and bias. (Source: The Punch)

South Africa:

• The South African government has launched a new media policy aimed at promoting diversity and inclusivity in the country's media landscape. (Source: The Mail & Guardian)
• The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been criticized for its handling of a recent controversy surrounding the firing of several senior journalists. (Source: The Times)

Ethiopia:

• The Ethiopian government has launched a new media law aimed at regulating the country's media landscape and promoting national unity. (Source: The Ethiopian Herald)
• The Ethiopian media has been criticized for its coverage of the country's political crisis, with many accusing the press of being biased and pro-government. (Source: Addis Standard)

Ghana:

• The Ghanaian government has launched a new media policy aimed at promoting freedom of speech and the press. (Source: The Ghanaian Times)
• The Ghanaian media has been criticized for its coverage of the country's political challenges, with many accusing the press of being biased and pro-government. (Source: The Daily Graphic)

Tunisia:

• The Tunisian government has launched a new media law aimed at regulating the country's media landscape and promoting national unity. (Source: The Tunisian Times)
• The Tunisian media has been criticized for its coverage of the country's political crisis, with many accusing the press of being biased and pro-government. (Source: The Tunisian Review)

Egypt:

• The Egyptian government has launched a new media law aimed at regulating the country's media landscape and promoting national unity. (Source: The Egyptian Gazette)
• The Egyptian media has been criticized for its coverage of the country's political crisis, with many accusing the press of being biased and pro-government. (Source: The Cairo Post)

These are just a few examples of the many news stories from Africa's media landscape.