Adam Bemma

  • The Arusha Declaration 2.0: A new #media protocol for #pressfreedom in #Tanzania

    Dr. Ayub Rioba is a senior lecturer in journalism at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. At the World Press Freedom Day conference in Arusha, Dr. Rioba produced a document known as the “Arusha declaration on media protocol in Tanzania.” This Arusha declaration 2.0 brought together ideas from journalists and media organizations from all…

    Adam Bemma

  • 2013 World #PressFreedom Day in #Tanzania

    ARUSHA, Tanzania — Every May 3, journalists, activists and media organizations in developing countries around the world acknowledge the importance of World Press Freedom Day. This year, 2013, marks the 20th anniversary celebrating the fundamental principles of press freedom. Most don’t celebrate it publicly, or even give reporters the day off work. But deep down…

    Adam Bemma

  • M is for Mzungu! – Tanzania, Zanzibar and Kenya

    Nairobi, Kenya The day I arrived at the border town of Nakonde, Zambia I was confused. It was 4am and pitch black outside. I looked out of the bus window and wiped the morning dew from my eyes. All I could see in the darkness was hordes of men standing around the bus waiting for…

    Adam Bemma

  • Rights Radio Report #7: Maasai market man

    Adrian Anyona Oigara runs his family’s business at Maasai Market in Nairobi, Kenya. This 26-year-old sells his art work, which is made of stone from his home village. During the 2007-08 election violence, business stopped at the market, which takes place every weekend in front of the Supreme Court of Kenya. Since this year’s election…

    Adam Bemma
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