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 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 »
May 08, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Anye Nde Nsoh Shot and Killed By Separatists
Cameroonian authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent killing of journalist Anye Nde Nsoh, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists can work in the… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists, Threaten Another With Arrest
Congolese authorities should immediately release journalists Gustave Bakuka and Diègo Kayiba, ensure the safety of journalist Sylvain Kabongo, and drop all legal proceedings… Read more »
April 07, 2023
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 »
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 »
March 17, 2023
Angola: Angolan Outlet Camunda News Suspends Operations Indefinitely After Police Harassment
Angolan authorities should stop harassing the privately owned Camunda News website and ensure that members of the press can work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Rwanda: CPJ Reiterates Call for Investigate John Williams Ntwali's Death
The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined 85 other organizations in reiterating calls for the Rwandan government to allow an independent, impartial investigation into 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
Rwanda: CPJ Calls for Credible Investigation Into Death of Rwandan Journalist John Williams Ntwali
Rwandan authorities must provide a credible account of the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist John Williams Ntwali, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… 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 19, 2023
Cameroon: Journalist Martinez Zogo Abducted By Unidentified Men
In response to news reports that unidentified individuals kidnapped Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo Tuesday, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following… 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 12, 2023
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 »
December 21, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Amadou Vamoulké Sentenced to 12 Years and U.S.$76,000 Fine
In response to news reports that a special criminal court in Yaoundé Tuesday sentenced Amadou Vamoulké, the former managing director of the state-owned Cameroon Radio… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Two DRC Radio Stations Suspended, Transmitters Seized Over Broadcasts Criticizing Politicians
On October 25, 2022, Bono Emakitshi, administrator of the Lodji territory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's central Sankuru province, issued a directive suspending the… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: French Journalist Sonia Rolley Expelled From DR Congo, Denied Accreditation
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must reverse their decision to expel journalist Sonia Rolley and cease all efforts to intimidate the press, the Committee to… 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 »
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 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalists Daniel Aloterembi and Fify Kibwana Attacked Outside Kinshasa Court
Congolese authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent attacks on journalists Daniel Aloterembi and Fify Kibwana and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Central African Republic: Journalist Erick Ngaba Threatened Over Report On Opposition Leader
Central African Republic authorities should investigate threatening messages sent to journalist Erick Ngaba and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Read more »