A series of troubling news reports in Lebanon have highlighted the urgent need for a public debate around media ethics.
Reports over the last few days have shown that Lebanese journalism lacks firm ethical foundations Read more »
A leading newspaper has been closed down in Tanzania after it was accused of writing ‘inflammatory, hostile and false news’ in its report about the beating of Dr Ulimboka Read more »
Given my recent Twitter ban, what will become of the social network’s self-professed position on being the free-speech wing of the free-speech party? Read more »
The Tunisian media reform commission (INRIC) resigned last week, citing government censorship. The decision has generated fierce debate over the government’s plans for media reform Read more »
For a media company with a sinking share price, the intervention of the world’s richest woman may seem like good news. But that is not how Fairfax sees the arrival of Rinehart, writes Craig Reucassel Read more »
Independent Editor Chris Blackhurst writes exclusively for The Journalism Foundation on the break up of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation Read more »
Tim Minchin, the Australian-born actor and comedian, sent a video message of support for The Journalism Foundation, communicating his thoughts on why journalism is currently at a crossroads Read more »
Napster creator Shawn Fanning and his former business partner, the Facebook billionaire Sean Parker have launched Airtime, a live video network designed to connect likeminded people Read more »
This American Life, the long-running radio series, has retracted claims made on one of its shows about working conditions in Chinese factories that produce Apple devices Read more »
Tunisian media becomes new battleground for Islamists and secularists
Media outlets are becoming the main stage for the fierce political and ideological battle between the country’s opposing camps: conservative Islamists and secular elitists Read more »