World Press Freedom Day 2025
Join us April 27 – 30, 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania
"Reporting in The Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence On Press Freedom and Media"
Days of Activities
From a media fun run, high-level dialogues, sessions on AI in journalism, to an excursion to Mkomazi National Park.
Conference Theme
Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and Media
Co-Chair
The conference is proudly co-chaired by the Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports, UNESCO and Jamii Africa, in Arusha, Tanzania.
The WPFD Summit in Tanzania is an annual event organized under the leadership of a selected chair from the World Press Freedom Day Committee members. The chair is elected through a voting process among the committee members, and both the chair and the host region rotate each year to ensure inclusivity and diversity in the celebrations.
April 27, 2025
06:00 – 14:00
Media Fun Run
Participants arrive, register, fundraising 5km run and bonanza.
April 28, 2025
08:30 – 17:00
Opening Ceremony & Sessions
Welcome remarks, statements from officials, High Level Dialogue on AI's Impact on Journalism, and breakaway sessions on various topics including Media Sustainability, Gender and Media, Digital Security, Media Futures, and Legal Framework.
April 29, 2025
08:30 – 14:00
Main Event & Closing Ceremony
Plenary on Media Governance in the Digital Age, Misinformation during Elections, and Closing Ceremony with the Guest of Honor: Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (MP), Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania.
April 30, 2025
05:00 – 17:00
Excursion to Mkomazi National Park
Participants arrive, register, excursion to Mkomazi National Park.
Co-Chair & Partners
The summit is co-chaired by the Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports, UNESCO and JamiiAfrica, alongside other key stakeholders.
Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Information Culture Arts and Sports
UNESCO Tanzania
JamiiAfrica
Idara ya Habari Maelezo
IMS Tanzania
MISA Tanzania
Nukta Africa Tanzania
Media Convergency (TMC)
Journalists Against Drug Abuse and Crime (OJADACT)
Tanzania Media Women's Association (TAMWA)
Union of Tanzania Press Clubs (UTPC)
Elimika Wikiendi
Media Council of Tanzania (MCT)
TWAWEZA
Rural Journalists Association of Tanzania
Tanzania Media Foundation
Legal and Human Rights Centre
JOWUTA
DW Akademie
Tanzania Editors' Forum (TEF)
Join Us in Arusha, Tanzania
World Press Freedom Day in Tanzania continues to be a significant event in strengthening the media landscape and fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and democracy.