Amid an increasingly dangerous environment for reporters in Ukraine, the networks of the BBG are resolute in their efforts to provide much-needed news and information to audiences in the region.  Read More

As Afghans went to the polls on April 5, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Voice of America provided extra reporting and analysis during the campaigns, throughout Election Day, and immediately after.

Alhurra and Radio Sawa expanded their election coverage ahead of the April 17 Algerian election and gave their audiences the latest updates from the race along with context, analysis and audience views.

The MBN networks also provided comprehensive election coverage in Iraq, when on April 30, Iraqis voted in the first elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

April was Arab-American Heritage Month, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Alhurra television and Radio Sawa commemorated the occasion with special news and programming highlighting the achievements of Arab-Americans and their integration into American society. Read More

As part of Alhurra's coverage on interfaith dialogue, correspondent Khaled Khairy reported on an interfaith event that brought together local Jewish and Muslim communities in Bethesda, MD. Read More

When news broke of the young stowaway who survived a flight from California to Hawaii hidden in a jetliner's wheel well, journalists from many media outlets tracked down the boy's father and tried to get him to talk. But the father, Abdilahi Yusuf Abdi, refused to speak with any of them, with one exception: VOA's Somali Service reporter Mohamed Olad. The exclusive interview was then cited by news organizations around the world. The Somali Service team was also able to track down the teenager's mother in a refugee camp in Somalia, earning further accolades for their reporting.

On his official trip to attend the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington D.C., Iraqi Deputy Finance Minister Safa al-Din Al-Safi paid a visit to Alhurra's Springfield, Va. headquarters and studios. Following a brief tour, Mr. Al-Safi met with Brian Conniff, President of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and then appeared on Alhurra-Iraq's daily newscast Iraq Today. Read More

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) has released its 2013 Annual Report detailing the agency's  initiatives and progress in exemplifying free press, combating violent extremism, and fostering greater understanding and engaging audiences. Read More

At its April 11 meeting, the Broadcasting Board of Governors announced the winners of the 2014 David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards for exceptional integrity, bravery, and originality in reporting. The winners represent each of the BBG networks and have tackled topics ranging from ethnic conflict in the Central African Republic to violence in Ukraine with reporting from some of the most dangerous locations on Earth. Read More

On April 28, the Broadcasting Board of Governors paid tribute to David Burke, the first chairman of the agency's governing board and a veteran news executive, who died at age 78.

The board also expressed its condolences on May 2 on the loss of Kenneth Y. Tomlinson, who served U.S. international media for 15 years, including as Voice of America director and chairman of the BBG. He was 69.

Perceptions of media freedom and confidence in elections are falling in the midst of a challenging period in Nigeria.

Join the BBG and Gallup on May 15 at 9:00 am for a research briefing on media use in Nigeria. The event will include a presentation of the key findings from the recent media use study, as well as a methodological overview and a review of attitudinal data from the Gallup World Poll. Read more and register

Alhurra-Iraq TV marked its 10th anniversary on April 27th. The local channel provides accurate and objective news about Iraq, the Middle East and the world to its Iraqi audience. Alhurra-Iraq has a weekly reach of 5.3 million. Read More

To commemorate World Press Freedom Day (May 3), reporters from around the globe, leaders of U.S. international media, and other staff of the BBG released an interactive presentation containing video testimonials that underscore the importance of press freedom.

In honor of World Press Freedom Day, Radio Free Asia hosted "Towards a Free Media in Vietnam" featuring six Vietnam-based bloggers and digital activists, in addition to U.S. human rights, media, and technology experts. The May 1 event consisted of two panels, during which speakers discussed ways to promote opening Vietnam's oppressive digital landscape and media environment. Read More

Alhurra correspondent Bashar Fahmi was reporting from Aleppo, Syria, when a firefight broke out, and he went missing. There has been no word from Fahmi since his disappearance approximately 20 months ago. Read More