As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the role of public media has never been so important. The Global Task Force for public media have issued their first statement recognizing the essential service of public broadcasters during the pandemic: "The year 2020 will be forever etched in our minds. No matter where we live, we share common experiences of fear, grief and the suffering that comes with uncertainty. And yet in this time of crisis, we are seeing communities come together as never before. We are discovering an even deeper respect for our health workers and other first responders, as well as for the many unsung heroes who are putting the ...

The President of the African Union of Broadcasting, Mrs. Keitirele Mathapi, regrets to announce the passing of Mr. Lawrence ATIASE, former Chief Executive Officer of the AUB which occurred on the 8th of April 2020 in Dakar, Senegal after a short-term illness. On this sad occasion, the President, the Management, the AUB Staff and all the communicators of Africa address to the family their heartfelt condolences. To pay tribute, please visit: https://www.uar-aub.org/hommages-a-mr-atiase On behalf of the World Broadcasting Unions and the North America Broadcasters Association, Head of Secretariat Michael McEwen had the following to say: Lawrence ...