Research Validation Meeting
PANAF chapters in the eight countries held a validation meeting in January 2023 to analyse the research, which was completed...
Uganda’s PANAF chapter condemns selective film classification
The PANAF chapter in Uganda wishes to condemn the unrelenting selective classification of films in Uganda. This act is contrary...
Artistic Freedom license takes centre stage at the 2022 edition of Abuja Film Festival in Nigeria
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF), Nigerian Chapter, held a panel discussion during the just concluded Abuja International...
PANAF condemns court ruling against Kano state comedians in Nigeria
In furtherance of what has become a long standing pattern of censorship in Nigeria, two Kano-based standup comedians, Mubarak Muhammad...
Selam at MONDIACULT 2022 in Mexico City
Our regional programme director Lucy Ilado was part of the just concluded UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable...
Selam to join Nordic side-event on cultural policies to promote artistic freedom at MONDIACULT 2022 in Mexico
Selam will participate in a panel discussion on 28 September organised by the governments of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and...
Ugandan filmmaker arrested at Nyege Nyege festival
Earnest Sserunya, a Wakaliwood film studio director, actor, and makeup artist, was detained on September 18, 2022 at Itanda, Jinja...
PANAF condemns govt plan to restrict entertainers’ freedom in Northern Nigeria
The Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) in Nigeria has demanded that the Kano state government and the Upper...
Research in 8 Countries
Between August and December PANAF launched its research phase to provide an overview of Artistic freedom in the eight focus...
Beyond Censorship: How the PANAF Summit Reframed Artistic Freedom
How 2026 artists’ summit reframed works freedom By Patrick Ssentongo In a city long defined by political diplomacy and cultural...
Drum Rolls…….Introducing PANAF Voices Magazine
Drum Rolls.......Introducing PANAF Voices Magazine PANAF Voices is a bold new digital platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of African...
PANAF Welcomes ACHPR Resolution 654 on Artistic Freedom and Calls for Inclusive Development of a Model Law in Africa
The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) warmly welcomes the adoption of the Resolution on the Promotion and Protection 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...
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