Egyptian Law, Media and the Search for Brighter Days

Courtesy photo when police stormed the headquarters of the journalists’ association and arrested two journalists in 2016

There appears to be a paradox between what the regulatory environment in Egypt today and some of the provisions of the law governing the same.

Journalists, meanwhile, continue to yawn for better days for the profession as they struggle with the present and look to the past in search of the future.

Maha Salaheldin, a digital investigative and data journalist, expresses her discontent towards the current working environment for journalists.

AL Shabaab Terrorists and Government, The Leading Threat to Media Freedom in Somalia

Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, a journalist and the current secretary-general of the Somali Journalists Syndicate

Journalism is arguably one of the most dangerous professions in Somalia, with Al-Shabaab Militants and Government agencies targeting reporters. Media Freedom is a narrative that many Somali journalists hear of, but never truly live to experience.

The Journalism Dream That Died in Infancy

A 25-year-old student of Makerere University says he’s watched helplessly as his dream of becoming a journalist evaporated.

Hershim Kaggwa, now pursuing a degree course in education, hasn’t given up as yet even after being frustrated and failing to get a job.

"I want to live a better life. I saw my dream die, I hated all media houses after being tossed up and down as I looked for a job,” Kaggwa says.

The Journalism Dream That Died in Infancy

A 25-year-old student of Makerere University says he’s watched helplessly as his dream of becoming a journalist evaporated.

Hershim Kaggwa, now pursuing a degree course in education, hasn’t given up as yet even after being frustrated and failing to get a job.

"I want to live a better life. I saw my dream die, I hated all media houses after being tossed up and down as I looked for a job,” Kaggwa says.

The Journalism Dream That Died in Infancy

A 25-year-old student of Makerere University says he’s watched helplessly as his dream of becoming a journalist evaporated.

Hershim Kaggwa, now pursuing a degree course in education, hasn’t given up as yet even after being frustrated and failing to get a job.

"I want to live a better life. I saw my dream die, I hated all media houses after being tossed up and down as I looked for a job,” Kaggwa says.