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MBN Names Jeff Gedmin President/CEO

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) Board of Directors has named Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin President and CEO, effective immediately. Dr. Gedmin joined as interim head of the organization in mid-April 2024.

Martí Condemns the Arrest of Oscar Elías Biscet

The Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest and subsequent fine imposed on Cuban opposition leader Oscar Elías Biscet. This repressive act, carried out on Monday, September 23 in Lawton, Havana, once again highlights the climate of oppression and persecution that the Cuban regime exercises against those who peacefully express their dissent and defend fundamental rights on the island.

International Broadcasting Advisory Board Applauds USAGM’s Cost-Saving Move

The International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) issued a statement today following the announcement of a deal that will move the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and the Voice of America (VOA) – the oldest of the five international broadcast entities it oversees – to a modern new headquarters, located at 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.

USAGM signs lease to new Downtown DC HQ, initiating a move that will save the agency millions

Today, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) awarded a new lease, cementing 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW as its future headquarters and the home of Voice of America (VOA) – the oldest of the five broadcast entities the independent federal agency oversees. The agency’s move to a modern facility will save taxpayers more than $150 million over the course of its 15-year lease. The relocation will begin in the coming months and occur in phases over the next several years.

International Broadcasting Advisory Board Welcomes VOA Director Michael Abramowitz

WASHINGTON – The International Broadcasting Advisory Board (IBAB) is eager to begin working with Michael Abramowitz as the new director of the Voice of America, following the U.S. Agency for Global Media’s ceremonial swearing in of Abramowitz at its Wilbur J. Cohen Building headquarters on Tuesday, September 17 in Washington, D.C.

WATCH: USAGM celebrates World Press Freedom Day with joint video honoring journalists

In celebration of World Press Freedom Day, USAGM CEO Amanda Bennett, Voice of America Acting Director John Lippman, Radio Free Asia President & CEO Bay Fang, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President & CEO Stephen Capus, Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director Sylvia Rosabal, Middle East Broadcasting Networks Acting President & CEO Jeffrey Gedmin, and Open Technology Fund President Laura Cunningham issued the following video statement honoring journalists and celebrating press freedom.