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   EAST AFRICA Ugandan press slams media lawThe Ugandan press has condemned a proposed law that would allow the government's Media Council to shut down media houses and jail journalists for publishing content considered to endanger "national security, stability and unity". 18 Mar 2010 11:07 EAST AFRICA Europe's online success story
EAST AFRICA Digital not replacing traditional marketing - Miles Young
EAST AFRICA Digital not replacing traditional marketing - Miles Young
EAST AFRICA Live streaming of FIFA media briefing on security
EAST AFRICA Three Rwandan journalists sentenced to prisonNEW YORK: Three journalists were sentenced to prison on Monday, 22 February 2010, in Rwanda over a story reporting on an extramarital affair between the mayor of the capital, Kigali, and a government minister, according to local journalists and news reports. 24 Feb 2010 09:00 EAST AFRICA Ugandan journalists chargedTwo Ugandan journalists were arrested on Wednesday, 3 January 2010, and charged with libelling President Yoweri Museveni. 5 Feb 2010 07:49 EAST AFRICA Ethiopia jails editor whose paper challenged ZenawiNEW YORK: An Ethiopian judge sentenced a journalist to prison on Friday, 29 January 2010, in connection with a January 2008 column that criticised Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's statements about religious affairs in Ethiopia, according to local journalists. 3 Feb 2010 08:47 EAST AFRICA One Young World launchesOne Young World, a global leadership summit for young leaders age 25 and under, united from all the world's 192 countries to address major global challenges, will be held in London from 8-10 February 2010. 1 Feb 2010 11:53 EAST AFRICA African media awards extend categories
EAST AFRICA IFJ Africa welcomes Ethiopia's “fresh start” for press freedom
EAST AFRICA East African media suffers blowPress freedom in Kenya is under threat, according to media owners, after the government reintroduced measures to limit press freedom despite earlier agreeing to water down proposals. 15 Jan 2010 11:02 EAST AFRICA African Journalist Awards names co-host
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The media press conference, scheduled for 1pm on Friday, 5 March 2010, will be streamed live on FIFA.com and, roughly 90 minutes after the conference, VNR material will be made available for editorial usage for broadcasters via satellite feed. 
The 2010 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards have added sector-specific categories to reflect the important role that various industries play in economic development. Entries are free and can be on any platform - online, print, broadcast. The closing date for entries is 26 March 2010, with the awards ceremony being held on 1 July 2010 in Central London. 
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its African Regional Organisation yesterday, 24 January 2010, welcomed pledges from Ethiopia to support efforts to strengthen independent journalism as well as a promise to provide a safe return for journalists currently in exile. 
Isha Sesay, who hosts Inside Africa, CNN International's weekly look at political, economic, social and cultural affairs and trends in Africa, will co-host the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, to be held in Kampala Uganda on 29 May 2010. 
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