International media
A weekly look at the problems and pleasures facing journalists around the world and the power and responsibilities of news media.
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Lifting of Syria sanctions provides boost to Turkish construction firms
The lifting of international sanctions on Syria is opening the door to major reconstruction deals, with Turkish companies keen to capitalise on this. A multi-billion-dollar energy contract signed last week is expected to be the first of many.08/06/202505:43 -
Community radio serves Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazaar
A Bangladeshi community radio station is servicing the needs of Rohingya refugees in the coastal city of Cox's Bazaar. Radio Naf employs both Rohingyas and local Bangladeshis to produce content that helps refugees live in the camps. And in those where there is no radio reception, listener clubs play the broadcasts.14/10/201810:09 -
Tanzania's curbs on fact-checking spark censorship fears
Tanzania has adopted controversial ammendant to an existing law, which the government says, will help tackle public misinformation gaps. However, journalists fear it will make it a criminal offense to challenge official data. If signed into law, it would mean that anyone who “distorts” facts by the National Bureau of Statistics could be sentenced to at least a year in prison.18/09/2018 -
Press freedom opens up in Malaysia, racial diversity stalls in US media
Journalists who exposed Malaysian corruption and paid the price have begun reporting freely since the 9 May election that toppled prime minister Najib Razak. While press freedom may be improving in Kuala Lumpur, racial diversity has some way to go in US newsrooms, a report says.24/05/2018 -
Anti-Semitism and censorship make headlines in Europe, Pakistan, Tanzania
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was forced to defend his stance on anti-Semitism, a question that also attracted headlines in France and Germany this week. While in Pakistan and Tanzania, there were concerns about censorship and Internet freedom.29/04/2018 -
What is behind French website Mediapart's success?
Ten years ago, when a group of disillusioned French journalists decided to quit their jobs and start their own independent website, industry watchers were skeptical, as Matthew Kay reports.21/04/201810:58 -
Facebook data misuse scandal sparks calls for greater privacy
Trust in social media has hit a new low, following revelations that data of fifty million Facebook users, ended up in the hands of a UK data analysis company, and may have been used to influence Donald Trump's 2016 election and Brexit. Facebook this week announced new measures to protect users' privacy. The scandal has highlighted the challenge facing tech firms in ensuring personal information is not used for profit.01/04/2018 -
French journalism schools question their written entrance exams
Spring is recruitment season for journalism schools in France, and each of the country's 14 accredited journalism schools receives hundreds of applicants each year for only a handful of spots. Some schools are rethinking their entrance exams to attract a more diverse group of students, and to diversify the media.30/03/2018 -
Is Samuel Sam-Sumana looking for political revenge in Sierra Leone?
Voters are getting ready for the upcoming elections in Sierra Leone on 7 March, as 16 presidential hopefuls for the country’s top job. Musa Tarawally of the Citizens Democratic party wants to bring back values through education and investment.04/03/201810:00 -
Using local radio to tackle illegal migration in Africa
African radio journalists are being trained to report on illegal immigration – or irregular migration – in the hope that they can deter the local population from taking the dangerous migration routes towards Europe.05/02/201814:55 -
Journalists in France should be wary of legislation against fake news, warn analysts
There were many reactions to French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to make a law against fake news, including that it would infringe on free speech and would be difficult to implement. International Media looks into the legalities of such a legislation, and what it would mean for journalists in France.02/02/2018 -
Watching Pakistan's female journalists
In this week's International Media, RFI's Fabien Jannic-Cherbonnel takes a look at a new study on the surveillance of female journalists in Pakistan.06/01/201810:00
International media
A weekly look at the problems and pleasures facing journalists around the world and the power and responsibilities of news media.