August 09
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Escalates Crackdown On Press Freedom
Guinea-Bissau is becoming increasingly dangerous for critical journalists and opposition figures. A "people's movement" is now daring to rise up against President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Escalating Crackdown On Press Freedom
Guinea-Bissau is becoming increasingly dangerous for critical journalists and opposition figures. A "people's movement" is now daring to rise up against President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
July 25
South Africa: Ruth Weiss' Lifelong Struggle for Justice
As South African journalist Ruth Weiss turns 100, DW spoke with her about her lifelong commitment to seeking justice for those experiencing racism and antisemitism. Read more »
January 22
Cameroon: Zogo Murder Inquiry Turns Into Political Drama
The inquest into the murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo is stalled one year after his body was found. For many, there are mounting questions in a case that implicates… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Burkina Faso: Media, Rights Groups Slam Military Junta For Conscripting Critics, Activists, Journalists
The Burkinabe junta has requisitioned critics, activists and journalists for its anti-jihadist fight, but rights groups say the "general mobilization" is a strategy to silence… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Gambia: Free Speech - Fears that Gambia Sliding Back Into Dictatorship
The election of President Adama Barrow was a win for democracy in Gambia. However, the arrest of journalists and government critics has raised concerns the West African nation… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Gabon: Govt Cuts Internet, Imposes Curfew After Elections
Gabon's government has said it is imposing a curfew and disabling the internet as its general election draws to a close, saying this was necessary because of "calls for violence… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Niger: Niger Axes French Media As Pro-Coup Protests Continue
The military junta in Niger said it blocked two French government-funded broadcasters. Meanwhile, pro-coup protesters gathered around the country on Independence Day. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Nigeria: Reporters Trained in Ways to Combat Disinformation
Fact-checkers in Nigeria have long warned that disinformation could damage the nation's democracy. Media organizations recently trained 32 Nigerian reporters in information… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Africa: Press Under Pressure - When Journalism Morphs Into Activism
Africa's shrinking space for press freedom and a growing mistrust in state institutions are pushing some journalists into activism. The issue was discussed at the 77 Percent Street… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Cameroon: Separatists Threaten to Arrest Journalists Who Protest Death of Colleague
Separatists in Cameroon's Anglophone region have threatened to arrest journalists over protests against the killing of reporter Anye Nde Nsoh -- the third journalist killed in the… Read more »
April 02, 2023
Algeria: Court Jails Prominent Journalist for Three Years
Journalist Ihsane El Kadi was given a jail term for "foreign financing of his business" in a case that was denounced by rights groups. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Authorities Expel Two French Journalists
The French dailies Liberation and Le Monde said authorities did not give a reason for the expulsion. Relations between Paris and Ouagadougou have been strained since two military… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Suspends French Broadcaster Over Interview With Al-Qaeda Leader
The country's ruling accused the French broadcaster of "acting as a mouthpiece" for an al-Qaeda affiliated group. France 24 has denied the allegation and condemned the move. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Uganda: New Anti-LGBTQI+ Law Restricts Media and Activists Too
Uganda's new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights too. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria 2023 Election - Countering Fake News
Nigerian voters go to the polls on February 25 to elect a new president. As the campaign heats up, fact checkers are warning that fake news could impact the poll and damage… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Cameroon: Investigative Journalists Want More Protection
After the murder of their colleague Martinez Zogo, a government critic, Cameroonian journalists have said they won't be intimidated and give up. Press bodies and media… Read more »
January 22, 2023
Cameroon: Missing Journalist Found Dead
A Cameroonian journalist's mutilated body was found outside the capital five days after he disappeared. He had reportedly discussed on his radio show an embezzlement case involving… Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Kremlin-Backed Russian Broadcaster to Open Media Centre, Seeks Media Partners
RT, the Kremlin-backed international broadcaster, is opening a media center in South Africa and seeking partners on the continent. Russia's disinformation campaign aims for more… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Kenya: Pakistan's Politicians React With Shock to Death of Exiled Journalist
Arshad Sharif was killed in Nairobi by police in a case of "mistaken identity." Pakistani political leaders and press advocates reacted in shock, with his lawyer telling DW that a… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Malawi: Is There a Media Clampdown in Malawi?
A complex debate on media freedom is underway in Malawi, with opinions strongly divided. It comes after authorities revoked the licenses of several independent broadcasters over… Read more »