October 15
Tanzania: Tanzania's Regulator Bans Media Outlets As Journalists Harassed
Instead of providing the latest news updates, the homepages of three leading Tanzanian newspapers are focused on their own suspension over a video seen as critical of the… 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 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopian State Media Journalist Detained At Unknown Location
The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about the wellbeing of journalist Yeshihasab Abera, who has yet to appear in court after security personnel took him from his… Read more »
October 02
Gambia: Gambian Journalists Charged With False News Over President's Exit Plan Report
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Gambian authorities to drop all charges against The Voice newspaper editors, Musa Sekou Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, and to… Read more »
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 29
Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau President Swears At Journalist As Media Freedom Declines
Amid political tension in Guinea-Bissau following President Umaro Sissoco Embaló's dissolution of parliament in December, it was only natural for radio journalist Ussumane… Read more »
May 22
Uganda: Opposition Leader's Bodyguards Assault, Harass Three Journalists
Ugandan authorities should thoroughly investigate and hold to account those responsible for attacking journalists Zainab Namusaazi, Gertrude Mutyaba, and Magaret Kayondo, the… Read more »
March 01
Senegal: Record Number of Journalists in Senegal's Jails Amid Political Turmoil
Senegalese reporter Ndèye Maty Niang, also known as Maty Sarr Niang, would have likely jumped at the chance to report on the political crisis gripping her country since the… 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 »
February 14
Senegal: At Least 25 Journalists Attacked, Detained, or Tear Gassed in Senegal Protests
Senegalese authorities must identify and hold accountable police officers who attacked, harassed, and tear gassed or detained at least 25 journalists reporting on protests over the… Read more »
Senegal: At Least 25 Journalists Attacked, Detained, or Tear Gassed in Senegal Protests
Senegalese authorities must identify and hold accountable police officers who attacked, harassed, and tear gassed or detained at least 25 journalists reporting on protests over the… Read more »
February 13
Senegal: CPJ Welcomes West African Lawsuit Against Senegal Internet Shutdowns
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the recent lawsuit filed against Senegal at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice challenging… Read more »
February 05
Senegal: What Sall's Govt Has Done Since Delaying Election
Senegalese authorities must restore mobile internet access in the country and the broadcasting license of Walf TV, investigate and hold accountable those responsible for briefly… 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 31, 2023
Egypt: Govt Bans Mada Masr Website for 6 Months Over Report On Israel-Gaza War
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) to revoke its six-month ban on the independent news website Mada Masr over its… 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 29, 2023
Nigeria: CPJ Calls On Nigerian President to Improve Press Freedom
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August 28, 2023
Gabon: Authorities Suspend 3 French Broadcasters, Block Internet During Elections
Gabonese authorities must reverse their suspension of French broadcasters France 24, Radio France Internationale, and TV5 Monde and refrain from further disrupting public access to… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Ghana: Ghanian Journalist Abubakari Sadiq Gariba Attacked, Threatened By Politician and Aide
Ghanaian authorities should ensure that the local politician and aide who recently assaulted and threatened to kill journalist Abubakari Sadiq Gariba are held to account, 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 »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: At Least 14 Journalists Detained, Attacked, or Harassed Covering Nigeria's Election
At least 14 journalists and media workers were detained, harassed, or attacked while covering Nigeria's presidential and federal elections, including private news website… Read more »
February 06, 2023
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 06, 2023
South Sudan: Security Forces Detain Six State Media Employees
South Sudanese authorities should immediately and unconditionally release all journalists detained this week and ensure the press can work freely, the Committee to Protect… Read more »