April 07, 2023
South Africa: South African Journalists Attacked, Threatened, Harassed in Separate Incidents
In March 2023, journalists in multiple towns in South Africa were attacked, harassed, or threatened in connection with their reporting. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Journalist Mills Tshibangu Detained Overnight in Defamation Case
Congolese authorities should drop their criminal defamation investigation into journalist Mills Tshibangu and ensure he can work without fear of arrest or prosecution, the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities Detain Journalists Getenet Ashagre and Aragaw Sisay
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalists Getenet Ahagre and Aragaw Sisay, and stop detaining members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Kenya: CPJ Calls for Authorities to Ensure Journalists Can Cover Protests Safely
In response to journalists being harassed, attacked, and arrested while covering mass anti-government protests in Kenya since March 20, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist John Ngongo Lomango Arrested Over Conflict Reporting
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should release journalist John Ngongo Lomango immediately and ensure that media can report freely on the conflict in the… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroonian Police Arrest Businessman Investigated by Murdered Journalist Martinez Zogo
In response to news reports that Cameroonian police on Monday arrested Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga and two of his associates in connection to the investigation into the murder of… Read more »
Cameroon: CPJ Calls for Transparency in Cameroon's Investigation Into Journalist Zogo's Death
In response to multiple news reports that police arrested several people, including prominent members of Cameroon’s security forces, in connection to their investigation into… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Journalist Agba Jalingo Charged With Cybercrime Over Report On Governor's Relative
Authorities in Nigeria should swiftly drop the cybercrime charges against journalist Agba Jalingo, cease harassing him for his work, and reform the country's laws to ensure… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Burundian authorities must not contest the appeal of journalist Floriane Irangabiye and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray Release 3 Journalists, 2 Others Remain in Detention
In response to news reports that authorities in the northern Ethiopian state of Tigray recently released three employees of the broadcaster Tigrai TV but continue to hold two more… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi Suspended, Police Shutter Station
On January 9, 2023, Congolese authorities ordered the suspension of the broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi, according to news reports, a copy of that order, which CPJ reviewed, and… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Benin: Benin Journalist Virgile Ahouansè Held for 2 Days, Charged With Spreading False News
Beninese authorities should drop the false news charges against journalist Virgile Ahouansè and ensure that members of the press do not face legal harassment for their work,… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Zambia: Supporters of Zambia's Ruling Party Raid 2 Radio Stations for Hosting Opposition Party Leader
On December 31, 2022, and January 1, 2023, supporters of Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) raided two radio stations and disrupted broadcasts by Chilufya… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists for 48 Hours Over Reporting On Alleged Secret Jails
On January 5, 2023, Congolese authorities detained Sylvain Kiomba, editor-in-chief of the privately owned radio station Shilo FM, and Joseph Ebondo, a reporter at the station, in… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Mozambique: Journalist Arlindo Chissale Faces Lesser Charge After Terrorism Accusation
At 4 a.m. on October 29, Arlindo Chissale, editor of privately owned outlet Pinnacle News, which specializes in reporting on the insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, was detained… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Egypt: Egyptian Authorities Arrest Journalist Ahmed Fayez for Reporting On Alaa Abdelfattah
Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Ahmed Fayez and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalists Face Death Threats As M23 Rebels Advance, Flee for Safety
As nearly two dozen Congolese journalists fled the eastern cities of Kiwanja and Rutshuru late last week out of fear for their lives, the Committee to Protect Journalists on… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Tatiana Osango Sexually Assaulted, Two Other Journalists Attacked By Police in Separate Incident
Authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo should thoroughly and transparently investigate and hold accountable those responsible for attacking three journalists -- Tatiana… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: Two Journalists Denied Entry to Political Rally, One Attacked By Security Agent
Zimbabwean authorities should hold accountable the security agent who attacked journalist Ruvimbo Muchenje at a rally for opposition political party Citizens Coalition for Change… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Algeria: Algerian Journalist Belkacem Haouam Arrested, Held in Pretrial Detention
Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Belkacem Haouam and cease detaining journalists for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Mozambique: Journalist Gil Namelo Assaulted, Forced to Delete Photographs By Port Official
Around noon on August 13, 2022, Agostinho Conde da Silva, an official with Mozambique's state-owned port and railway authority, assaulted journalist Gil Namelo in the port city of… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: Four Zimbabwean Journalists Beaten, Forced to Delete Footage By Ruling Party Supporters
Zimbabwean authorities should investigate the brutal assault of four journalists working for private media outlets, bring the perpetrators to justice, and ensure that party… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist Pacifique Mahamba in Hiding Amid Police Search
Congolese authorities should drop any investigation into the work of journalist Pacifique Mahamba and let him work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist Jean Christian Bafwa Kabaseke Receives Death Threat Over Coverage of Militant Group
Congolese authorities should take seriously the threats against journalist Jean Christian Bafwa Kabaseke and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday Read more »
August 15, 2022
Sierra Leone: Soldiers Beat Broadcast Journalist Maada Jessie Jengo
On July 2, 2022, four Sierra Leone soldiers slapped, punched, and kicked broadcast journalist Maada Jessie Jengo on various parts of his body, and also slashed his face with a… Read more »