The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed concern over newly passed regulations in South Africa that criminalize disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and could potentially prompt other countries to adopt more repressive rules and censorship against the press. The South African government enacted new regulations, which CPJ reviewed, criminalizing statements intended[Read More…]
Year: 2020
Coronavirus: Gambia Suspends European Flights
The Gambia is from immediate effect suspending flights from 13 European countries including the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the small West African country. The decision was made at Thursday’s cabinet meeting following recommendations by health experts in the country. On Tuesday a 21-year-old woman who[Read More…]
Coronavirus: Gambia For All Party Suspends Nationwide Tour
An opposition party in the Gambia is suspending its nationwide tour following confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus in the country. Gambia For All party said it is putting the interest and welfare of the people first and is joining hands with the Government of President Adama Barrow to[Read More…]
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