In 1991, African journalists issued an historic call for press freedom.
25 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts below, and join the conversation at
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![National security and free expression: Lessons from South Africa](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/black-tuesday-400x284.jpg)
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Increasing ...
![Media literacy: A call for action](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/youth-and-media-literacy-400x284.jpg)
In today’s media-saturated culture, it is crucial people understand how media impacts their lives and how to use ...
![Women in the crosshairs on the internet](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/women-and-media-1-400x284.jpg)
New communication technology can be a blessing, but in some instances, it can be a curse. One of the darker ...
![Keeping newspapers relevant in the digital age](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/newspaper-and-digital-age-400x284.jpg)
After four decades in print, publisher Gwen Lister says she’s been called a “dinosaur” because she was and remains ...