A new report by PEN has found that many governments in Africa retain criminal defamation laws that make it a crime to say, write or publish anything that they consider defamatory or insulting. The result is a restriction of freedom...
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By Raymond Louw, PEN SA Vice-President This opinion piece was originally published by Business Day. It reflects on the findings of a PEN report entitled Stifling Dissent Impeding Accountability Criminal Defamation Laws in Africa that was launched today, which looks...
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PEN SA Africa Pulse is a weekly round-up of news concerning cases of freedom of expression and the freedom of the press in Africa. Kenya seeks to restrict political commentary on social media ahead of elections As the elections draw...
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PEN SA Africa Pulse is a weekly round-up of news concerning cases of freedom of expression and the freedom of the press in Africa. Kenyan media under pressure ahead of the 2017 Elections With elections drawing near in Kenya, the...
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PEN SA Africa Pulse is a weekly round-up of news concerning cases of freedom of expression and the freedom of the press in Africa. John Vlismas, a South African comedian, says that freedom of speech is a big issue Freedom...
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