August 20
Burundi: 'She Should Never Have Been Convicted in the First Place'
On 14 August, President Evariste Ndayishimiye signed a decree that secured Irangabiye's release after 18 months behind bars. Read more »
August 09
Africa: Journalist Released After 24 Hours in Custody in N'Djamena
According to a press release issued by UJT, Badour, who also worked for the media outlets Agence Tchadienne de Presseet Edition, was summoned by the judicial police of the 8th… Read more »
August 05
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - SNPP, IFJ Hold Gender Equality in the Media and Safety Seminar
The Secretary General of SNPP, Denise Saye, in her opening statement said that in the face of persistent challenges linked to the safety and security of journalists in relation to… Read more »
May 15
Cameroon: Police Raided and Assaulted Journalists in Douala On WPFD
According to a statement issued by the SNJC, their gathering was in accordance with Law 90/055 of 19 December, 1990 which ensures their rights to gather at the Place du Gouvernment… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Cameroon: Journalist Shot Dead
The 26 year-old worked as Regional Bureau Chief of weekly newspaper, The Advocate. He was a sports journalist with the Kick442 website and reported for the radio station Dream FM. Read more »