The Morning Call
Copies of Uganda’s Red Pepper newspaper hit back the streets on Monday two months after it shut down for publishing a story alleging a plot by Uganda to topple Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
President Yoweri Museveni last week pardoned the paper’s editors and directors, who had been facing treason and defamation charges. Museveni said the publication’s management promised “ to become
more professional”.
00:47
Niger suspends BBC for 'spreading false news' after covering attack
Go to video
Journalist abducted in Guinea amid media crackdown
00:50
Burkina summons newspaper head over Mali reporting
Go to video
Burkina Faso: Military Junta suspends Voice of America
Go to video
Reporters Without Borders Chief Christophe Deloire dies at 53
01:41
UN Secretary-General warns of growing threats to media freedom