Sachini Kavindya

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense cancels accreditation of Danish journalist Matilde Kimer

Paris, December 22, 2022—Ukrainian authorities should reverse their decision to cancel the accreditation of Danish journalist Matilde Kimer and let her work freely in Ukraine, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. On Monday, December 19, Danish public broadcaster, DR, reported that its reporter Matilde Kimer was stripped of her accreditation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense […]

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Here’s how war fatigue is complicating newsrooms’ coverage of Russia’s invasion

This article was originally published by The Fix and is republished here with permission. Learn about the latest from the world of European media by signing up for their newsletter. War fatigue hit Ukrainian, Russian and war-focused media in November, according to recently published Similarweb data. Blackouts in Ukraine and changes to social media algorithms likely added to headwinds faced by publishers. Ukrainian and

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This YouTube channel provides low-cost resources for broadcasters in Malawi

Developments in technology have forced newsrooms to find new ways to keep their audiences engaged. In broadcast news, this means many outlets are experimenting with how they present their content to capture viewers’ interest. The broadcasting industry is also navigating additional challenges such as the rise of online streaming platforms, like Netflix, and competition for advertising revenue as brands shift

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There’s nothing democratic about Elon Musk’s polls

esorting to polls, Twitter’s new boss is using a cynical gimmick rather than opening up his platform to democratic principles, says Reporters Without Borders (RSF), deploring these sham referendums and calling for the adoption of genuine democratic procedures to regulate all major platforms. Elon Musk has decided to stake his position as Twitter’s CEO on

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This YouTube channel provides low-cost resources for broadcasters in Malawi

Developments in technology have forced newsrooms to find new ways to keep their audiences engaged. In broadcast news, this means many outlets are experimenting with how they present their content to capture viewers’ interest. The broadcasting industry is also navigating additional challenges such as the rise of online streaming platforms, like Netflix, and competition for advertising revenue as brands shift

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13 tips for investigating political disinformation

Almost all smartphones in Brazil have WhatsApp installed on them. While the messaging app helps ensure easy communication within and outside of Brazil, its widespread use also facilitated the proliferation of disinformation in the lead-up to the country’s 2018 presidential election. During that time, Patricia Campos Mello, a journalist with Folha de São Paulo, reported closely on the mass

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This magazine in Mozambique is a guardian of citizens’ rights

Imet Armando Nenane, one of the most prominent journalists in Mozambique, in the historical Chamanculo neighborhood in Maputo, the capital city. We sat under the shadow of a bushy tree, due to the blistering heat of that Tuesday. I met with Nenane to speak about Crónica Jurídica e Judiciária (Juridical and Judiciary Chronicle), an online magazine launched three

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Musk/Twitter: establish democratic control before it’s too late

Elon Musk has demonstrated to the entire world in the space of a few weeks that his management of Twitter is a disaster for the right to information. Twitter’s decision to ban the accounts of several journalists proves that the arbitrary way the leading online platforms are run poses a major threat to democracy, says

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RTI: Let us Protect Our Right through the Right to Information! -Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) in association with the Australian High Commission’s Direct Aid Program (DAP) held the second training program of the series “RTI: Protecting Our Rights through the Right to Information Act” on December 07 held at the Puttalam Chilaw Far Inn Village Hotel. Chairman of the Right to Information Commission, retired

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TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

By Annabelle Liang Business reporter Video-sharing platform TikTok has started testing a new landscape mode with select users around the world. Some experts say the feature will help it directly compete with rival video platforms like YouTube. Viral videos filmed in portrait mode have helped make TikTok the world’s fastest-growing social media app. However, there

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