World Press Freedom Day (3 May) was marked by a blunt message from the Commonwealth Secretariat spokesperson: It’s time to translate leaders’ pledges on freedom of expression and of the press into action.
“Commonwealth leaders have consistently …

By Rajasinghe Bandara, CJA-UK member

London-based journalist and lobbyist Dr David Nyekorach-Matsanga has filed an application with the General Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking that the sanctions against Zimbabwe be declared illegal and …

By Trevor Grundy, CJA-UK member
While the conviction of Charles Taylor for aiding and abetting the commission of war crimes brings a measure of justice to the people of Sierra Leone, it is “just the tip …

CJA President Emeritus Derek Ingram (picture, seated) was given an award for Outstanding Contribution to the Commonwealth at a gala night of awards in London on Thursday 26 April.

Guests who included members of the House …

In the March 2012 edition of the magazine Africa Today, Kaye Whiteman, CJA-UK member, recalls his experiences in Nigeria in 1966 and 1967 on the eve of the Civil War, and especially examines the role of the …

Obituary:
Sir Martin Ewans, British diplomat, born 14 November 1928 died 15 April 2012, aged 83
By Trevor Grundy, CJA-UK member 
Sir Martin Ewans, one of Britain’s best known and most highly respected diplomats, has died at the …

By Trevor Grundy, CJA-UK member

Leaders of Christian and Muslim communities in Uganda have criticised the timing and contents of a 30-minute film detailing atrocities committed by the northern Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony – …

Unesco is offering a ring-side seat on two major international symposia held earlier this year on media freedom, and the effect on the media post-Wikileaks and the UK phone hacking scandal. The full and sometimes fascinating proceedings of both …

Writing and communication coach Sarah McCartney is offering a bargain  price for a day’s writing workshop in Bloomsbury, London, on Friday 16 March. The subject: Writing Your Own Press Releases. She’s had some last minute dropouts …

By Mahendra Ved, chair, CJA-India

Indians are often accused of being thin-skinned – sensitive, touchy and protesting too much.
Perhaps they are. Perhaps not.
Oil Minister Jaipal Reddy has taken issue with United States President Barack Obama who …