Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities Detain Another Journalist for Cybercrimes Over Governance Reports

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerian authorities to release journalist Friday James Alefia, who has been in detention since September on cybercrime charges, for… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Travel Journalist Jailed On Terror Charge in Benin Since January

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Benin to release Nigerian YouTube-based travel journalist Matthew Ojoduma, who has been detained on a terrorism charge… Read more »

Nigeria: 3 Nigerian Journalists Detained On Cybercrime Allegations, Despite Reform

At least three journalists in Nigeria have been detained since August on allegations of violating the country's Cybercrime Act, despite last year's reform of the law, highlighting… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Travel Journalist Jailed On Terror Charges in Benin Since January

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Benin to release Nigerian YouTube-based travel journalist Mathew Ojoduma, who has been detained on terrorism charges… Read more »

Niger: In Niger, 3 Journalists Jailed On Cybercrime Charges for Allegedly Sharing an Invitation

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerien authorities to free journalists Ibro Chaibou, Youssouf Sériba, and Oumarou Abou Kané who were remanded in… Read more »

Eswatini: In Eswatini, Abusive Lawsuit Demands a Record $9.8 Millon for Defamation

The Swazi Bridge news site in Eswatini is facing a record-breaking claim for 170 million emalangeni (US$9.8 million) in damages and the threat of terrorism investigations, as part… Read more »

Angola: CPJ, Partners Urge Angola to Amend Draft Law On False Information

The Committee to Protect Journalists and 37 other media and human rights groups have written to the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Media,… Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Journalist Muammar Ibrahim Detained By the RSF in El-Fasher

The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that freelance Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the paramilitary… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'Stop Filming, or I Will Shoot' - Ethiopian Journalists Targeted in Tigray Turmoil

Almost three years after Ethiopia's civil war ended, Tigray remains tense and dangerous for journalists, who have been shot at, detained, raided, and swept up in a local power… Read more »

Madagascar: At Least 4 Journalists Shot, Assaulted in Madagascar Protests

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Madagascar to investigate those responsible for shooting two journalists and assaulting two others covering protests in… Read more »

South Africa: Top South African Cop Calls for Spy Probe Into Media, Jailing of Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's doubling down on his call for lawmakers to endorse the… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Sentences Commentator Abdel Khaleq Farouk to 5 Years in Prison

The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by the five-year prison sentence handed down to Egyptian economic commentator Abdel Khaleq Farouk, convicted of joining a terrorist… Read more »

South Sudan: UAE Arrests South Sudanese Political Commentator Samuel Peter Oyay

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the United Arab Emirates to explain the detention of South Sudanese freelance commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who was… Read more »

Guinea: Elderly Father of Guinean Journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita Abducted

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to ensure that Elhadj Adama Keita, father of exiled Guinean journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita, is safely returned… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalist Faces Knife Attack, Threats, Another Detained 3 Times

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect journalists, following a knife attack, robbery, and death threats… Read more »

Sudan: Hunted, Raped, Starved - Sudan's Journalists Under Siege in El-Fasher

In Sudan's vast western region of Darfur, journalists in El-Fasher are trapped under siege, enduring violence, hunger, and relentless bombardment alongside the people whose lives… Read more »

Tunisia: 'They Want to Break Her' - a Q&A With Jailed Tunisian Commentator Sonia Dahmani's Sister

Tunisian lawyer and commentator Sonia Dahmani, known for her bold defense of human rights and civil liberties, has become a symbol of the country's escalating crackdown on dissent.… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Re-Arrests Journalist Ismail Alexandrani Over Social Media Posts

The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling on Egyptian authorities to immediately release journalist Ismail Alexandrani, who has already spent years imprisoned for his… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Journalist Pacifique Muliri in Hiding After Threats Over Mining Investigation

The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding… Read more »

Somalia: CPJ Calls for Immediate Release of Somaliland Journalist Abdiaziz Awl

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls for authorities in the breakaway region of Somaliland to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Abdiaziz Saleban Sulub… Read more »

Niger: Journalist Faces Up to 3 Years Jail for Alleged Defamation of PM

The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in Niger to immediately release Ali Soumana, publishing director of the privately owned Le Courrier newspaper, after Prime… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzanian Authorities Suspend Online Forum for 90 Days, Weeks Ahead of Election

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tanzanian authorities to lift a 90-day suspension of the popular discussion and news platform JamiiForums and to ensure that media can… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar Threatens Criminal Sanctions Against 2 Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malagasy authorities to retract threats of criminal prosecution directed at Gaëlle Borgia, a freelancer who contributes to TV5… Read more »

Ghana: Ghanaian Officers Attack Journalists Reporting On Demolition

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for Ghanaian authorities to swiftly and comprehensively conclude investigations into the July 30 attack on journalist Carlos Lorlornyo… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 2 DRC Journalists Jailed Following Defamation Complaints

The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to swiftly release Glody Ndaya, director general of the privately owned news site… Read more »