Radio Shutdown

Burundi to Suspend BBC and VOA Radio Broadcasts

Burundi News Update |

Burundi’s press regulator on Friday said it was suspending broadcasts by the BBC and Voice of America (VOA) by local radio stations ahead of a constitutional referendum on May 17.

The head of Burundi’s National Communications Council told journalists in the capital Bujumbura that a six-month ban would come into force on Monday. Karenga Ramadhani accused the BBC…

4th May 2018 By Alice Aparo Hate Speech, Journalism, Press and Media Law, Radio Shutdown 0 Comments Read more...

Rwanda shuts radio for denigrating women

Kigali – Rwanda’s media watchdog has ordered a US-owned Christian radio station shut for three months after a “vile” sermon against women, it said on Monday.

The radio station, Amazing Grace FM, broadcast a sermon by local pastor Nicolas Niyibikora on January 29, in which he called women dangerous, evil and against the plans of God.

The broadcast sparked outrage and prompted…

13th February 2018 By Alice Aparo Denigrating Women, Hate Speech, Radio Shutdown, Women Activists 0 Comments Read more...