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By Tosca Santoso Thanks to social media platforms, media are succeeding in increasing their audiences. Revenue sources are another matter. Around 10 people surrounded the open grave. They were…

As the war grinds on, independent media in Ukrainian-held territory continue to provide vital news and information to audiences. However, those in regions that have been occupied by Russian invaders…

Independent digital news outlet Rappler was ordered to close by the Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 28 June, two days before President Rodrigo Duterte was due to leave…

United Media, the leading media company in Southeast Europe, has become the majority owner of the media house Vijesti in Montenegro. Following the approval of the relevant regulatory…

Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has appointed a Nigerian team to lead the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP). Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is a 3-year initiative aimed at…

The victory of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in this month’s Philippines’ presidential election wasn’t only a victory for the son of the former dictator, it was also a victory for…

Media freedom faces a daunting range of challenges, from censorship and jailings to physical assaults and murder. As if this wasn’t enough, in this connected age, a whole new line…

Joanna Różycka-Iwan has been appointed MDIF’s Chief Investment Officer. Joanna, who has worked with MDIF for more than a decade, has stepped up from her position as Deputy Chief Investment…

Leading investigative digital news outlet El Faro has removed all content from today’s site to protest the government’s most recent attack on press freedom. For one day only, it has…