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CogniRep Strategies Holding Co. has launched Nigeria's first artificial intelligence-powered media marketplace, featuring three platforms designed to enhance transparency, institutional trust, and cross-border commercial partnerships between the United States and Africa. The initiative emphasizes the importance of trust in fostering trade, beyond just financial capital, according to the company.

Media organizations and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria are implementing strategies to address the spread of fake news, misinformation, and hate speech in preparation for the upcoming Osun governorship and 2027 general elections, according to Punch.

Nation Media Group (NMG) is contemplating the removal or reassignment of its Uganda managing director, Susan Nsibirwa, amid a standoff with Ugandan authorities that has led to the closure of the Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV Uganda, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Media practitioner Iyabo Aina has been awarded a Certificate of Credence by the NUJ Lagos State Council in recognition of her contributions to the Correspondents’ Chapel.

Robert Atuhairwe argues that the concern surrounding the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) platforms is insincere and driven by ulterior motives, particularly related to political figures like CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He suggests that the solidarity expressed for NMG is not genuine, reflecting broader issues facing the media industry.

A Tanzanian billionaire has transferred ownership of East Africa's last independent newsroom to a general who reportedly does not support free press, according to Kenya Insights. Investors expecting to capitalize on growth in African media are instead witnessing the ongoing process of media capture during meetings in Entebbe.

Standard Group has responded to President William Ruto's public criticism by asserting its commitment to editorial independence. The media house emphasized that its reporting is based on facts, public interest, and professional ethics, as stated in a post on X.

The Kenya Times reports that tensions have arisen between President William Ruto and Gideon Moi over a Ksh1.2 billion issue. In a statement dated June 24, 2026, The Standard Group PLC responded to Ruto's remarks on X, rejecting his criticism of the media and denying any intentions of blackmail. The media company accused the President of publicly attacking them.

President William Ruto has publicly accused former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi of leading a campaign of 'extortionist propaganda' through The Standard Media Group and KTN. Ruto expressed his frustrations in a social media post, highlighting what he described as repeated negative headlines targeting him. This accusation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two political figures.

A report from The South African Biz highlights a growing trend of news avoidance among the public, attributed to a lack of trust in media sources. Online publications maintained a significant share of 89% in 2026, slightly down from 90% in 2019, indicating a shift in how audiences engage with news content.

According to The Elephant, Forbidden Stories collaborated with 10 media outlets and over 30 journalists to expose the mechanisms used by the Mozambican regime to suppress dissent and silence journalists. This investigation highlights the challenges faced by the press in the country.