Somali journalist shot at by police officer MDIF clients 13 December 2018 An unidentified police officer fired several shots at close range at Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed, Director-General of Radio Daljir in the … Read more
Snapchat selects Hashtag our Stories for incubator MDIF clientsSAMIP 2 October 2018 Hashtag our Stories, a participant in MDIF’s South Africa Media Innovation Program (SAMIP), has been selected by Snapchat to take … Read more
Clients win numerous awards for journalism, management and innovation MDIF clients 20 September 2018 Despite the increasingly alarming attacks on the media and press freedom worldwide, great journalism still abounds. From digital startups to … Read more
Guatemala’s elPeriódico hit by a new wave of intimidation MDIF clients 20 September 2018 Guatemala’s leading investigative daily elPeriódico is facing a new round of pressure for its critical reporting. New legal actions against … Read more
Documentary examines continuing attacks on Vijesti and media freedom in Montenegro MDIF clients 20 June 2018 Since its launch in 1997, Vijesti daily has been at the forefront of independent media in Montenegro. Its website Vijesti.me … Read more
Colab holds virtual summit to examine how to improve Brazil’s public services MDIF clients 18 May 2018 Presidential candidates, mayors, political activists and public managers are participating in the Colab Gov Summit, a 100% free online event, … Read more
Statement by MDIF and Styria on the shooting of Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakic MDIF clients 9 May 2018 New York and Graz, May 9, 2018: Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) and Styria Media International strongly condemn the shooting … Read more
Keeping Power in Check: World Press Freedom Day Impact on societyMDIF clients 3 May 2018 Every year, 3 May is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day, a day set aside by the United Nations … Read more
MDIF acquires majority stake in South Africa’s Mail & Guardian MDIF clients 12 December 2017 (New York, 12 December 2017) MDIF has acquired a majority stake in South African media company Mail & Guardian. The … Read more