Protecting Artistic Freedom: Malta Bill Sets Example for African Countries
The Malta parliament last week unanimously approved a significant Bill known as the "Act to Strengthen the Freedom of Artistic Expression."...
Artistic freedom in Rwanda faces significant hindrances due to divergent views and historical context – PANAF research report
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) and the Rwanda Arts Council have unveiled a new report, titled, An...
An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Rwanda
Introduction This report, titled An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Rwanda, offers a comprehensive overview on the current state of freedom...
Jackline Nalumansi
The film industry in Uganda has experienced significant growth due to digital technologies, the consolidation of local television, and a...
Creative Expression in Mozambique undermined by Insufficient Legal Protections & Censorship – PANAF report
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) and the Federation of Culture and Creative Industries in Mozambique (FEMICC) have...
An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Mozambique
Introduction This report, titled An Assessment of Artistic Freedom:Mozambique, assesses the practices, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the freedom of artistic...
An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Kenya
Introduction This report, titled An Assessment of Artistic Freedom:Kenya, assesses the practices, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the freedom of artistic...
Artistic Freedom Study Reveals Government Policy Incoherence and Copyright Conflicts in Kenya
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) and Ketebul Music have unveiled a new report, titled, An Assessment of...
An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Ethiopia
Introduction This report, titled An Assessment of Artistic Freedom: Ethiopia, assesses the practices, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the freedom of...
PANAF Summit 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
From 6–8 February 2026, the Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) convenes its annual summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing...
PANAF SUMMIT 2025 REPORT
Held from February 14–16, 2025, the second edition of the Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) Summit convened 51 participants...
PANAF Joins the Call for Action in Kenya
In May 2025, PANAF joined civil society and creative stakeholders in Nairobi for Kenya’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Observation Meeting....
Shaping the Future of Artistic Freedom in Africa
Artistic freedoms i.e. the right to imagine, create, and distribute diverse cultural expressions without censorship, political interference, or economic pressure...
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