EGYPT: The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) last week reported that State Security Police are violating the right to privacy by spying on internet users in Egypt, searching for individuals who exercise their right to express their political views online peacefully. 15 Jun 2009 14:12
Tourism and online marketing have always been a likely couple. With the 2010 Soccer World Cup happening in South Africa, the need for local tourism agencies and service providers to catch up with eMarketing trends has increased evermore. 22 Oct 2008 14:13
Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has spoken out against the efforts of the ministerial council of Arab information ministers, held in the headquarters of the Arab League from 20 - 21 June 2008, to further restrict satellite television broadcasting. 27 Jun 2008 13:53
On 12 May 2008, the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information reported that the website of the Egyptian Movement for Change, or Kefaya, has been blocked for those who have Internet access through the T-Data Company. T-Data, the country's largest Internet service provider, has been under direct government oversight since 4 May. 14 May 2008 12:14
An attempt by an Egyptian judge to ban 51 websites to which he takes exception suffered a setback recently when a court ruled against him. 3 Jan 2008 09:46
A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04
“This is a great opportunity to promote responsive journalism and democracy in Kenya,” says Munene Kilongi. He is standing in a street in Nairobi while he is sending his report on the elections in Kenya from his mobile phone. 22 Nov 2007 06:56
Court refuses judge's request to block websites, but allows for their censorship and prosecution; investigation of blogger continues. 28 Jun 2007 10:12
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information has welcomed the publishing of a new guide for citizen journalism on the internet. The guide, which is prepared by Stephen Franklin, a journalist and a media trainer, is short and simple and aims at helping beginning bloggers who desire to work as citizen journalists on the internet. 27 Jun 2007 10:51
Court refuses judge's request to block websites, but allows for their censorship and prosecution; investigation of blogger suspended. 22 Jun 2007 09:53
Observers reckon that the revocation of blogger Karim Amer's verdict is the last chance for justice in Egypt. 17 May 2007 12:54
Judge asks courts to block 29 additional websites, brings lawsuit against directors of HRinfo, Hisham Mubarak Law Centre and blogger Amr Gharbia. 14 May 2007 07:58
Afriville.com, an online community of Africans at home and in diaspora, has recently been rebuilt to further bridge the gap between individual African nations and Africans abroad, whether African American, black British or African Latino. The new tools, content and forums are designed to bring the community even closer together. 2 May 2007 18:37