April 03
Sudan: CPJ Urges Sudan Authorities to End Suspensions of 3 News Outlets
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Sudanese Ministry of Media and Culture has suspended the work of news outlets Sky News Arabia, Al Arabiya, and… Read more »
March 21
Sudan: 'Back to the Dark Ages' - Editor Ataf Mohamed On Sudan's Wartime Communications Blackout
For the last six weeks, Sudan has been almost totally cut off from the world. Since early February, there has been an internet and telecommunications blackout in the country, where… Read more »
March 12
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison On False News Charges
Authorities in Ethiopia should unconditionally release journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, who was arrested almost a month ago on February 13, and desist from arbitrarily… Read more »
March 06
Sudan: CPJ Condemns Killing of Sudanese Journalist Khalid Balal in Darfur
The Committee to Protect journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for killing the journalist Khalid Balal and urges all… Read more »
February 29
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Leaves Ethiopia After Release
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the Thursday release of French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was arrested in Ethiopia on February 22, and urged Ethiopian… Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Detained in Ethiopia
Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was unjustly detained on Thursday under alarming circumstances, the… 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 »
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga Says He Was Beaten, Detained in 'Hole' for 3 Years
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 »
January 22
Sudan: CPJ Calls for Immediate Release of Sudanese Journalist Haitham Dafallah and His Brother
The Committee to Protect Journalists is shocked by reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, arrested journalist Haitham Dafallah and his brother… Read more »
January 19
Sudan: CPJ Calls for Immediate Release of Sudanese Journalist Ogail Ahmed Naime
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, arrested journalist Ogail Ahmed Naime and calls for… Read more »
January 08
Kenya: CPJ Calls for Investigation of Attack On 5 Kenyan Journalists Reporting a Raid On Nairobi Bar
In response to news reports that private security personnel assaulted and harassed at least five journalists covering a January 5 raid on a bar in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, by… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Sudan: CPJ Urges Sudanese Paramilitary Forces to Cease Using Media Institutions As Detention Centers
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Sudanese paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is using state-owned media buildings in Omdurman as… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Detain Ethio News Chief Editor Belay Manaye Without Charge
Ethiopian authorities should unconditionally release Belay Manaye, chief editor of Ethio News, who has been detained without explanation for three weeks, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Somalia: Somali Court Dismisses False News, Anti-State Case Against Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes an October 11 court decision to dismiss the criminal case against Somali journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul and calls on… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Uganda: CPJ Urges Uganda to Investigate Assaults On Journalists Covering Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an investigation into reports that Ugandan security personnel assaulted and detained multiple journalists covering the return home of… Read more »
South Sudan: CPJ Calls for Transparency in South Sudan Investigation Into 2017 Killing of Journalist Christopher Allen
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday welcomed the South Sudan government's creation of a committee to investigate the 2017 killing of British-American freelancer… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Sudan: CPJ Calls for Investigation Into Killing of Sudanese Journalist Halima Idris Salim
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for the Tuesday, October 10 killing of Sudanese journalist… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Three Journalists Detained in Ethiopia, Transferred to Military Camp
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately release three journalists detained in late August and early September, and expressed… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Three Ethiopian Journalists Beaten and Detained While Covering Protest in Tigray
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Ethiopian authorities to hold to account security personnel who assaulted at least three journalists and to desist from… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Somalia: 'Network Abuse' - Attacks On 3 Media Sites Involved Services of US, UK Firms
Cyberattackers used services of technology companies based in the U.S. and U.K. to target media sites from Somalia, Kosovo, and Turkmenistan, Qurium, a nonprofit hosting the sites,… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Ethiopia: Three More Journalists Arrested Under State of Emergency
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday expressed deep concern about the arrest of three journalists only weeks after Ethiopia declared a state of emergency and called on… Read more »
August 23, 2023
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 »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: At Least 7 Journalists Assaulted, Robbed at News Conferences
Ugandan authorities should investigate and prosecute those responsible for assaulting, robbing, and harassing seven journalists at two separate news conferences, the Committee to… 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 »