ARUSHA, July 18 -- THE Secretary General of the Media Council of Tanzania, Ernest Sungura, has been appointed Secretary General of the World Association of Press Councils (WAPC).

Additionally, he has been elected the Vice Chairman of the East African Press Councils (EAPC).

The announcement of the appointment has been released by the Media Council of Tanzania to the press.

“He was elected during the Second Conference of Independent Media Councils in Africa (NIMCA) held from July 14–17, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania.

 His election follows his successful leadership in organizing this major international conference, which attracted over 500 participants from various countries”, a section of the statement said.

As the f...