August 25, 2023
Niger: CPJ Joins Call to Protect Journalists in Niger 1 Month After Coup
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday joined at least 79 journalists and press organizations in calling on Niger's military authorities to protect the rights and safety of… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Algeria: Prosecutor Requests 3-Year Sentence for Journalist Mustapha Bendjama
The Committee to Protect Journalists called for Algerian authorities to immediately release journalist Mustapha Bendjama on Wednesday, after a prosecutor requested that he be… Read more »
Egypt: Authorities Arrest Father of Freelance Journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada
Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release Gamal Abdelhamid Ziada and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. Read more »
Somalia: Two Journalists Arrested for Reporting On Police, 1 Remains in Custody
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Somali authorities to unconditionally release journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul and stop intimidating media… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Egypt: Egyptian Journalist Karim Asaad's Whereabouts Unknown Following Arrest
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egyptian authorities to immediately release journalist Karim Asaad following his arrest on Saturday, August 19. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Senegal: Senegalese Journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho Detained on False News Allegations
Dakar, August 15, 2023—In response to the detention Tuesday of Senegalese journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho for allegedly spreading false news, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Senegal: Journalist Pape Alé Niang Released After Hunger Strike, Maty Sarr Niang Remains Jailed
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday welcomed the release of journalist Pape Alé Niang, but called for charges against him to be dropped and for Senegalese… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye's Health Deteriorating in Prison
In response to news reports that Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye is suffering respiratory distress and her health has deteriorated behind bars, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Poses Free Speech Fears for Journalists
Kuchu Times was founded eight years ago to give voice to Uganda's LGBTQ+ community. Now, a new anti-homosexuality law is threatening this mission at a time when LGBTQ+ Ugandans are… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Ban Radio Show By Displaced Journalists
Leaders of the M23 rebel movement occupying Rutshuru in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, should immediately reverse the latest ban on "Sauti ya Wahami," a radio show… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Cameroon: NGOs Call for Protection of Journalists in Cameroon Ahead of Country's UN Human Rights Review
Cameroonian journalists are facing lethal threats and false legal charges as they pursue reporting in the midst of Cameroon's Anglophone conflict, according to a new report on… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Judge Strikes Down Gag Order Against Investigative Outlet Amabhungane
In response to a South African High Court's Monday judgment striking down a gag order against the amaBhungane Center for Investigative Journalism, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Committee to Protect Journalists Calls For President to Reject 'Patriot Bill' Threatening Critical Journalism
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa should not sign into law the overly broad Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill as it seriously threatens the rights to… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Gambia: Party Security Guards Attack 3 Journalists for Filming Politician
On May 31, 2023, four security guards working for Gambia's ruling National People's Party grabbed, repeatedly punched, and poured water on Malick D. Cham, a presenter with the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Liberia: Journalist Winston Blyden Attacked by Politician's Bodyguards
On June 6, 2023, Hanson Kaizolu, a member of Liberia's opposition Unity Party, ordered two of his bodyguards to "flog" and "beat up" Winston Blyden, a producer and director with… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambican Journalist Leonardo Gimo Investigated for Criminal Defamation Over Report On Alleged Police Corruption
On June 5, 2023, Mozambique authorities called Leonardo Gimo, a reporter for the privately owned broadcaster TV Sucesso, and asked him to appear before investigators on June 8,… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Senegal: Authorities Release 2 Journalists, Reporter Maty Sarr Niang Remains in Detention
Senegalese authorities should release journalist Ndèye Maty Niang, also known as Maty Sarr Niang, halt the prosecutions against Pape Ndiaye and Serigne Saliou Gueye, and… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Tunisia: Authorities Arrest Journalist Zied El-Heni for Allegedly Insulting President
Tunisian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Zied el-Heni, the Committee to Protect journalists said Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Minister Moses Kuria Insults, Threatens Nation Media Group
In response to Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Industry Moses Kuria's derogatory remarks and threats of economic sanctions against the privately owned Nation Media Group,… Read more »
May 12, 2023
East Africa: Journalist Gobeze Sisay Facing Terrorism Investigation in Ethiopia After Arrest in Djibouti
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Gobeze Sisay and cease harassing members of the press at home and abroad, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ, 47 Rights Organizations Call On Ethiopia to End Internet Shutdowns
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 47 human rights organizations in an April 27 letter calling on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to ensure unfettered internet and… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Radio Capital FM Silenced By Authorities Over Licensing Dispute
Authorities in Guinea-Bissau should immediately allow the privately owned Radio Capital FM back on air and not use the late payment of license fees as a pretext to silence a… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi Convicted of Conspiracy, Defamation
The conviction of Nigerian journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi on conspiracy and defamation charges sends a chilling message to the Nigerian press and highlights the… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Detain Gurage Media Network Founder Beyene Wolde
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Beyene Wolde and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: CPJ Calls On Kenyan Authorities to Ensure Accountability in Attacks On Press Covering Protests
Kenyan authorities should thoroughly and credibly investigate recent attacks on journalists covering protests and ensure that the perpetrators are held to account, the Committee to… Read more »