April 16
Nigeria: Police Investigate Nigeria's Foundation for Investigative Journalism After Corruption Coverage
Nigerian authorities should immediately drop their investigation into the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) and its founder, the award-winning undercover reporter,… Read more »
April 11
Mali: Mali's Media Regulator Bans Outlets From Covering Political Groups
The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Mali's media regulator to lift its ban on political reporting in the country and allow journalists to cover the news without… Read more »
April 10
Togo: Togolese Authorities Release Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse With Conditions
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of journalist and La Dépêche publishing director Apollinaire Mewenemesse and calls for Togolese authorities… Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Hit and Detain Journalist Dele Fasan, Thugs Attack 3 Journalists Covering Election
On February 23, at least seven soldiers arrested and handcuffed journalist Dele Fasan and hit him with a gun as he filmed at the scene of a planned protest in Nigeria's southern… Read more »
April 01
Togo: Togo Journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse Detained for Defamation
Togolese authorities must release journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse, drop all legal proceedings against him, and reform the country's laws to prevent journalists from being… Read more »
March 19
Senegal: CPJ Calls On Senegal's Presidential Candidates for Press Freedom Reforms As 5 Journalists Freed
Presidential candidates in Senegal's elections on Sunday should commit to decriminalizing journalism and dropping all legal proceedings against journalists, the Committee to… Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: CPJ Welcomes Acquittal of Nigerian Journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi and Calls for Legal Reform
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the February 14 decision by an appeal court in Nigeria's western Kwara State acquitting journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi… Read more »
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 22
Nigeria: CPJ Urges Nigerian Authorities to Investigate Attacks On Journalists Following Court Judgment
Nigerian authorities must comply with a federal high court judgment ordering the government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for attacking journalists in… Read more »
February 15
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Bruno Bidjang Detained for Alleged 'Rebellion'
Cameroonian authorities must immediately release journalist Bruno François Bidjang, drop legal proceedings against him for alleged rebellion, and allow journalists to… 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 07
Ghana: Ghanaian Journalist Mohammed Aminu Alabira Says NPP Parliamentarian, Party Supporters Punched and Kicked Him
Authorities in Ghana must ensure an efficient and comprehensive investigation into the attack on journalist Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira and hold accountable those responsible, the… 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 »
February 02
Nigeria: After Nearly 4 Months in Jail, Nigerian Journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha Freed On Bail
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes Thursday's release on bail of Nigerian journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha and calls for authorities to drop all charges against him and… Read more »
January 31
Guinea: In Guinea, Journalists Censored, Expelled, Arrested
Guinean authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of Dépêche Guinée and the privately owned news website's publishing director, Abdoul Latif Diallo,… Read more »
January 23
Togo: Pegasus Spyware Used to Target Togolese Journalists Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by findings that the phones of Togolese journalists Loïc Lawson and Anani Sossou were infected with Pegasus spyware in 2021,… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Senegal: Four Allô Sénégal Journalists Detained, Charged With Defamation and Incitement Following Minister's Complaint
Senegalese authorities should unconditionally release four journalists from the online news outlet Allô Sénégal, who are detained on defamation and incitement… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Mali: In Mali, 1 Journalist Killed, 1 Injured, 2 Kidnapped By Unidentified Gunmen
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed and saddened by an attack on four journalists in northeastern Mali by unidentified gunmen last month, in which one journalist was… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Conscripts 2 Journalists Critical of Junta, Another Fears Kidnapping
Burkinabe authorities must revoke the military conscription of journalists Issaka Lingani and Yacouba Ladji Bama and ensure the safety of journalist Boureima Ouedraogo in the face… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Togo: Togolese Journalists Loic Lawson and Anani Sossou Jailed Following Minister's Complaint
Togolese authorities should immediately and unconditionally release journalists Loic Lawson and Anani Sossou, and reform the country's laws and regulations to ensure journalism is… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Ghana: Ghanaian Soldiers Beat and Arrest Journalist Nicholas Morkah, Wipe Phone
Ghanaian authorities must swiftly complete their investigation into the soldiers who attacked and detained journalist Nicholas Morkah last month and hold the perpetrators to… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Mali: Journalist Abdoul Niang Charged With Making False Statements
Malian authorities must drop all legal proceedings against journalist Abdoul Niang and allow him to report the news freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Thursday. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Nigeria: Journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha Charged With Cybercrime
Authorities in Nigeria should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha, swiftly drop all charges against him, and stop criminalizing the press, the… Read more »