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"Based on the analyses of Rwandan and Kenyan cases, hate speech legislation is not an appropriate tool to prevent harm emanating from hate speech. The empirically verifiable costs of the tool by far outweigh its putative benefits. In Rwanda, opposition politicians are convicted for criticising gover ... more

"The issue of media accountability mechanisms has been brought into the spotlight in South Africa following the release by the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of a discussion paper entitled ‘Media Transformation, Ownership and Diversity’ for deliberation at its National General Council me ... more

"What emerges from the discussion of the Southern African media councils is a picture of relatively new institutions, struggling to find their place in a changing, difficult media and political terrain. They share many common challenges, as they contend with hostile governments, poor journalistic pr ... more

The Inherent Danger of Hate Speech Legislation: A Case Study from Rwanda and Kenya on the Failure of a Preventative Measure

Giving the Public a Say: How News Ombudsmen Ensure Accountability, Build Trust and Add Value to Media Organisations

Watchdogs and News Hounds: Holding the Media to Account. Mechanisms, Principles and Practices from Around the World

Texting, Tweeting, Mobile Internet: New Platforms for Democratic Debate in Africa

Media and Elections in the SADC Region: Protocols and Policies

Media Courts of Honour: Self-Regulatory Councils in Southern Africa and Elsewhere
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Africa’s Media: Between Professional Ethics and Cultural Belonging