December 02
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Attack Radio Station, Journalist Killed in Eastern DRC
Following clashes with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) on October 29, M23 rebels attacked the facilities of the privately owned Mpety community… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Prison Term for Journalist Sandra Muhoza
Burundi prosecutors requested a 12-year prison sentence for journalist Sandra Muhoza, who has been detained for seven months on charges of undermining the integrity of Burundi's… Read more »
November 12
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Nsoyuka Guy-Bruno Maimo Detained, Beaten for Covering Protest
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Cameroonian authorities to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for detaining and violently abusing Nsoyuka Guy-Bruno… Read more »
October 16
Chad: Chad Media Regulator Restricts Online Broadcasts Under Threat of Shutdown
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chadian authorities to reverse a directive announcedon October 9 by Abderamane Barka, president of the High Authority for Media and… Read more »
October 10
Cameroon: Cameroon Bans Reporting On President Paul Biya's Health, Whereabouts
The Cameroonian government should end its threats to sanction private media journalists who report on the condition and whereabouts of President Paul Biya, 91, who has not been… Read more »
October 09
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalists Patrick Lokala, Érasme Kasongo Arrested, Questioned Over Reporting
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to release journalist Patrick Lokala, and drop all legal proceedings against him… Read more »
October 08
Chad: Chad's Le Visionnaire Newspaper and Leadership Suspended Over Fraud Report
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Chadian authorities to permit the privately owned Le Visionnaire newspaper to resume operations after it was suspended from publishing… Read more »
October 02
Cameroon: Cameroon Ratchets Up Media Censorship Ahead of 2025 Election
After a month of seeing an empty television studio with the word "censored" splashed across the screen, Cameroonians are finally able to watch Équinoxe TV's flagship Sunday… Read more »
August 22
Congo-Kinshasa: 2 DRC Reporters Threatened By Province Officials After Airing Critical Reports
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to ensure the safety and freedom of two journalists -- Radio Tokomi Wapi… Read more »
June 17
Burundi: Burundi Regulator Warns Iwacu Press Group After Police Assault 2 of Outlet's Journalists
Burundian authorities must desist from intimidating the independent news outlet Iwacu Press Group and swiftly investigate recent police attacks on two of the outlet's journalists,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Church Members Assault DRC Journalists Néhémie Paluku and Esaïe Mbusa
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should ensure a credible investigation into the June 3 assaults on reporters Esaïe Mbusa and Néhémie Paluku,… Read more »
June 12
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalist Tatiana Osango Assaulted After Interview Criticizing DRC President
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should impartially investigate the June 5 assault of broadcast journalist Tatiana Osango and ensure those responsible are held… Read more »
May 29
Cameroon: CPJ Alarmed By Cameroonian Authorities' Use of Administrative Detention Law
The Committee to Protect Journalists is highly concerned by a Cameroonian administrator's use of a law granting him the ability to indefinitely detain journalist Engelbert Mfomo in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Regulator Suspends Bosolo TV Program Over Election Commentary
On May 15, 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo's media regulator, the Superior Audiovisual and Communications Council, known by its French acronym CSAC, ordered the privately… Read more »
May 17
Angola: Angola Journalist William Tonet's Home Invaded By Gunman As Defamation Case Continues
Angolan authorities should credibly investigate a break-in at the home of prominent journalist William Tonet and drop the criminal defamation charges he faces, the Committee to… Read more »
May 16
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Soldiers Threaten to Kill Journalist Parfait Katoto Over Broadcasts
Congolese authorities should take swift and comprehensive actions to investigate all threats against journalist and Radio Communautaire Amkeni Biakato (RCAB) director Parfait… Read more »
May 10
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Freed After 4 Months in Jail Over Insult to Governor
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the… Read more »
April 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Prosecutor Requests 15-Month Sentence for Jailed DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala
Ahead of a court decision expected on Saturday in the prosecution of radio journalist Blaise Mabala, the Committee to Protect Journalist is alarmed that prosecutors in the… Read more »
April 01
Angola: Angola's Proposed National Security Law Threatens Press Freedom, Puts Journalists At Risk - CPJ
Angola's proposed national security law could hinder the public's right to information and severely undermine press freedom, further exposing journalists to harassment,… Read more »
March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: CPJ Welcomes Release of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera, Calls for Release of Blaise Mabala
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the Democratic Republic of the Congo's release of journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, but is alarmed by his six-month prison… Read more »
March 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Ahead of Expected Verdict, CPJ Calls Prosecution of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera 'Outrageous'
Ahead of an expected verdict in the prosecution of Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala on March 20 and in light of recent testimony presented by the court's technical… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Police Detain Journalist Masand Mafuta, Slap Him, Seize Equipment and Money
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must hold accountable the police officers who arrested and then assaulted journalist Masand Mafuta, and ensure his belongings… Read more »
February 27
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Lucien Lyenda Attacked By Armed Forces While Covering Protest
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must investigate and hold accountable the soldiers who attacked journalist Lucien Lyenda while he covered a demonstration… Read more »
February 15
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Bruno Bidjang Detained for Alleged 'Rebellion'
Cameroonian authorities must immediately release journalist Bruno François Bidjang, drop legal proceedings against him for alleged rebellion, and allow journalists to… Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga Says He Was Beaten, Detained in 'Hole'
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday expressed alarm at reports that Dieudonné Niyonsenga had been tortured in a Rwandan prison and called on authorities to… Read more »
Committee to Protect Journalists (New York)
Website: http://www.cpj.org/
