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 26, 2023
Nigeria: Journalist Agba Jalingo Charged With Cybercrime Over Report On Governor's Relative
Authorities in Nigeria should swiftly drop the cybercrime charges against journalist Agba Jalingo, cease harassing him for his work, and reform the country's laws to ensure… Read more »
Rwanda: CPJ Calls for Credible Investigation Into Death of Rwandan Journalist John Williams Ntwali
Rwandan authorities must provide a credible account of the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist John Williams Ntwali, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Burundian authorities must not contest the appeal of journalist Floriane Irangabiye and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Cameroon: Journalist Martinez Zogo Abducted By Unidentified Men
In response to news reports that unidentified individuals kidnapped Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo Tuesday, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities in Tigray Release 3 Journalists, 2 Others Remain in Detention
In response to news reports that authorities in the northern Ethiopian state of Tigray recently released three employees of the broadcaster Tigrai TV but continue to hold two more… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi Suspended, Police Shutter Station
On January 9, 2023, Congolese authorities ordered the suspension of the broadcaster Radio Tokomi Wapi, according to news reports, a copy of that order, which CPJ reviewed, and… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Benin: Benin Journalist Virgile Ahouansè Held for 2 Days, Charged With Spreading False News
Beninese authorities should drop the false news charges against journalist Virgile Ahouansè and ensure that members of the press do not face legal harassment for their work,… 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 »
December 20, 2022
Senegal: Journalist Pape Alé Niang Re-Arrested, Accused of Breaching Bail Condition
In response to news reports that Senegalese authorities re-arrested journalist Pape Alé Niang on Monday, less than a week after his release on bail, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Must Release Journalist Meskerem Abera After Second Detention This Year
Ethiopian police should unconditionally release online journalist Meskerem Abera and cease harassing members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Somalia: Senegalese Journalist Pape Alé Niang Released On Bail With Ban On Foreign Travel, Speaking About Case
In response to a Senegalese court's decision to release journalist Pape Alé Niang on bail with strict conditions, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Mozambique: Journalist Arlindo Chissale Faces Lesser Charge After Terrorism Accusation
At 4 a.m. on October 29, Arlindo Chissale, editor of privately owned outlet Pinnacle News, which specializes in reporting on the insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, was detained… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Egypt: Egyptian Authorities Arrest Journalist Ahmed Fayez for Reporting On Alaa Abdelfattah
Egyptian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Ahmed Fayez and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Read more »
Senegal: Authorities Charge Senegalese Journalist Pape Alé Niang With Harming National Defense Over Report On Leaked Document
Senegalese authorities should drop all charges against journalist Pape Alé Niang, release him, and reform the country's laws to ensure journalism is not criminalized, the… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalists Face Death Threats As M23 Rebels Advance, Flee for Safety
As nearly two dozen Congolese journalists fled the eastern cities of Kiwanja and Rutshuru late last week out of fear for their lives, the Committee to Protect Journalists on… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Ayodeji Adebayo Detained for 6 Days Over Report About Local Politician
On September 29, 2022, two police officers arrested journalist Ayodeji Adebayo at the office of the privately owned newspaper The Nation in Wuse, a commercial hub in Nigeria's… Read more »
October 13, 2022
South Africa: South African Court Bans Independent Media Outlets From Publishing Leaked Intelligence Report
A South African court judgment banning the publication of an intelligence report about alleged U.S. efforts to gather intelligence about South Africa's ruling African National… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Somalia: Intelligence Personnel Arrest Press Rights Advocate Abdalle Ahmed Mumin
In response to reports of the arrest of Somali press freedom advocate and freelance journalist Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Authorities Charge Journalist Hope Chizuzu Under Cybercrime Law
Zimbabwean authorities should immediately drop charges against sports freelancer journalist Hope Chizuzu, return his electronic devices, and allow him to carry out his work freely,… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Tatiana Osango Sexually Assaulted, Two Other Journalists Attacked By Police in Separate Incident
Authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo should thoroughly and transparently investigate and hold accountable those responsible for attacking three journalists -- Tatiana… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: Two Journalists Denied Entry to Political Rally, One Attacked By Security Agent
Zimbabwean authorities should hold accountable the security agent who attacked journalist Ruvimbo Muchenje at a rally for opposition political party Citizens Coalition for Change… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Mozambique: Journalist Gil Namelo Assaulted, Forced to Delete Photographs By Port Official
Around noon on August 13, 2022, Agostinho Conde da Silva, an official with Mozambique's state-owned port and railway authority, assaulted journalist Gil Namelo in the port city of… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: Four Zimbabwean Journalists Beaten, Forced to Delete Footage By Ruling Party Supporters
Zimbabwean authorities should investigate the brutal assault of four journalists working for private media outlets, bring the perpetrators to justice, and ensure that party… Read more »
August 23, 2012
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, Feteh Editor Jailed During Trial
Ethiopian authorities must immediately release Temesghen Desalegn, editor of the leading weekly Feteh, who was ordered jailed today pending his trial on defamation, the Committee… Read more »