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September 18, 2019
Tanzania: African Human Rights Body Issues Appeal for Jailed Tanzania Journalist
African Commission on Human and People's Rights writes to Tanzanian president following IPI request Read more »
February 14, 2018
Ethiopia: IPI Welcomes Release of Jailed Ethiopian Journalists
The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomed the release of Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye after more than six years in prison. Read more »
February 13, 2018
Ethiopia: Jailed Ethiopian Journalist Refuses Forced Confession
The International Press Institute (IPI) today called for the immediate and unconditional release of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, whose presidential pardon remains in doubt… Read more »
April 25, 2017
Ethiopia: Jailed Journalist Nega Named IPI Press Freedom Hero
Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega, who has been imprisoned since 2011 after criticising his country's abuse of anti-terror laws to silence the press, has been named… Read more »
February 02, 2016
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Zone 9 Collective - Freed, but Still Under Pressure
Five bloggers due Friday in court, another blocked from travelling to U.S. Read more »
December 03, 2015
Somalia: Hindia Haji Mohamed, Somalia
Hindia Haji Mohamed was killed in Mogadishu on Dec. 3, 2015 by a bomb placed under the seat of her car and detonated by remote control. Mohamed was brought to a nearby hospital but… Read more »
November 01, 2015
Somalia: Mustaf Abdi Noor, Aka Shafana, Somalia
Mustaf Abdi Noor, aka Shafana, was killed on Nov. 1, 2015 while covering an attack on the Sahafi Hotel in Mogadishu by Al-Shabab Islamist militants. Read more »
October 19, 2015
Kenya: Kenyan National Assembly Criminalises 'Defamation of Parliament'
IPI urges Senate to ensure the bill does not become law Read more »
September 07, 2015
Africa: Journalist Safety Roundtable Shows Need for Concerted Efforts
Participants at Nairobi event highlight value of south-south exchange Read more »
August 05, 2015
Burundi: International Press Freedom Organizations Call On Burundi Authorities to Investigate Attacks On Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
The undersigned press freedom, media development and human rights organizations denounce the continued attacks on and threats to journalists, media workers and human rights… Read more »
July 10, 2015
Ethiopia: IPI Welcomes Release of Ethiopian Journalists
Urges freedom for others behind bars, reform of anti-terror laws Read more »
July 02, 2015
Tanzania: IPI Welcomes Withdrawal of Media Bills in Tanzania
Facing criticism, government pledges further review Read more »
June 22, 2015
Burundi: President Urged to Allow Re-Opening of Media
15 groups join open letter in advance of parliamentary, presidential elections Read more »
June 01, 2015
Sudan: Sudan Seizes 10 Newspapers
Local journalist accuses authorities of 'systematic press repression' Read more »
May 05, 2015
Kenya: IPI Concerned By Murder of Kenyan Journalist
Family says beating death may be linked to ICC proceedings Read more »
January 28, 2015
South Sudan: Five Journalists Killed in Roadside Attack in South Sudan
Six other civilians also perish in ambush on local official's convoy Read more »
East Africa: Tanzanian Authorities Suspend Newspaper Citing Formality
IPI criticises shutdown of regional publication for failure to register Read more »
January 25, 2015
South Sudan: Five Journalists Killed in Convoy Ambush
Journalists Musa Mohamed Dhaiyah, Randa George Adam, Dalia Marko, Adam Juma and Boutros Martin were killed in a roadside attack in Western Bahr al-Ghazal State, South Sudan on Jan.… Read more »
December 18, 2014
Kenya: International Press Institute Concerned About Security Bill
Measures could severely inhibit media freedom, expand surveillance powers Read more »
December 05, 2014
Somalia: Abdulkadir Ahmed Mayow and Mohamed Isaq Barre, Somalia
Abdulkadir Ahmed Mayow and Mohamed Isaq Barre were killed on Dec. 5, 2014 in a double bombing in a cafe in the town of Baidoa, Somalia. Mayow was a reporter for Somali Channel TV… Read more »
November 27, 2014
Somalia: Radio Journalist Gunned Down
Radio journalist Abdirisak Ali Abdi died from gunshot wounds sustained in an attack by two unidentified individuals in a restaurant in Galkayo, Puntland on Nov. 18, 2014. Read more »
November 06, 2014
Ethiopia: Defendants in Ethiopia Zone 9 Case See 11th Court Delay
An Ethiopian court this week delayed proceedings for an 11th time against six bloggers and three independent journalists, who were arrested in April in connection with their… Read more »
April 28, 2014
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Arrests Journalists, Bloggers
Ethiopian authorities have arrested nine journalists and bloggers on allegations that they worked for foreign human rights groups or used social media to incite violence, sources… Read more »
April 23, 2014
South Sudan: Juba Accused of Media Crackdown
Security forces in South Sudan have harassed journalists and interfered with independent media in the four months since the outbreak of fighting between rival political forces,… Read more »
April 15, 2014
Africa: IPI Members Call for Court Review of South African Bill
Leading global journalists are urging South African President Jacob Zuma to send controversial legislation to the Constitutional Court for review amid concerns that the bill could… Read more »
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