By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Journalduniger
The National Communication Observatory and the Association of Online Media Professionals of Niger want to publicise the ordinance governing electronic media. The initiative focuses on disseminating the rules applicable to digital media, reports Journal du Niger.
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Media regulators and partners in East Africa are calling for stronger regional cooperation to defend press freedom and ensure the viability of media businesses in the digital age. These issues were discussed at a regional meeting of East African press councils, Rwanda Dispatch reports.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Rwanda Dispatch ·
The Union of Nigeriens for Vigilance and Patriotism (UNVP) concluded an agreement dedicated to peace and security in Agadez, Niger. The agreement is presented as a local initiative, reports Journal du Niger.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Journalduniger ·
The National Communication Observatory (ONC) handed 18.5 million CFA francs to the Fund for Solidarity to Safeguard the Homeland. The cheque was handed over on 16 October in Niamey to the fund’s president, Réki Djermakoye, according to Journalduniger.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Journalduniger ·
A 16-year-old girl filed a complaint in Mauritius after intimate photos and a video of her were circulated on Telegram. She says someone on Snapchat had threatened her to obtain the content and had also threatened her younger sister; police are investigating after recording her complaint, Defimedia reports.
🌍 World · Source: Defimedia ·
Niger plans relief well to stop Goumeri W8 blowoutNiger is preparing to drill a relief well to regain control of Goumeri W8, after a loss of containment and crude oil blowout on 14 October. The ministries of Petroleum and the Environment are coordinating the operation with CNPC and Algerian experts, according to Journalduniger.
Cheikh Diop challenges reform of Senegal’s social CodesCheikh Diop, secretary-general of the CNTS/FC, is challenging the process for reforming Senegal’s Labour Code and Social Security Code. Trade unions plan to approach the National Labour Advisory Council and meet parliamentary groups to defend protections and social gains, according to Senego.The week in Africa
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