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Radio as Survival Tool in Sudan

Although many of us are fixated on radio crises in the United States, from stations getting shut down to favored radio hosts being fired, to college radio stations getting sold off; it’s rare that we talk about the important role … finish reading Radio as Survival Tool in Sudan

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Radio Stations in Somalia Threatened Again over Music

As we reported last week, radio stations in Somalia have been pressured to cease playing music by militant Islamist groups. Under threat of violence, these stations opted to replace music with all-talk formats, punctuated by sounds of animals, nature, and … finish reading Radio Stations in Somalia Threatened Again over Music

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Music Banned from Radiowaves in Somalia

There are growing concerns about the control that militant groups are wielding over citizens and media outlets after music was banned from Somali radio on Tuesday and school bells were outlawed from a Somali town on Thursday. Today’s New York … finish reading Music Banned from Radiowaves in Somalia

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Radio’s Critical Role in War-Torn Regions: Interactive Radio for Justice’s Work to Empower Citizens in Central Africa

The recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti are a strong reminder about the importance of radio as a communications tool, especially in times of disaster. Haitian radio stations have served to help with rescue efforts and shortwave radio operators in … finish reading Radio’s Critical Role in War-Torn Regions: Interactive Radio for Justice’s Work to Empower Citizens in Central Africa

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