October 11, 2023
Guinea: Private News Websites Restricted in Guinea for Over a Month
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Guinean authorities to investigate why the websites of privately owned news outlets Guinée Matin and Inquisiteur continue… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Niger: Nigerien Journalist Samira Sabou Charged With Treason, Cybercrime
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Nigerien authorities to drop all charges against journalist Samira Sabou and allow her to work freely. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Gambia: Gambian Journalist Bakary Mankajang Arrested, Charged Over Reporting On Killings
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Bakary Mankajang after his arrest by Gambian police in connection with his… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon Governor Bans the Post Over Military Coup Headline
Cameroonian authorities should immediately lift an indefinite ban against The Post newspaper in the Southwest Region and stop any retaliatory action against the privately owned… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Niger: Niger Journalist Samira Sabou Arrested By Unidentified Men
The Committee to Protect Journalists called for the immediate release of Nigerien online journalist Samira Sabou after her arrest by unidentified men on September 30. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Africa: CPJ Calls for Burkina Faso to Reverse Suspension of Jeune Afrique
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday called on Burkinabè authorities to lift its suspension of the French news magazine Jeune Afrique, reverse their suspension… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Nigeria: Two Nigerian Journalists Charged With Cybercrime Over Corruption Reports
Authorities in Nigeria should swiftly drop all charges against journalists Aiyelabegan Babatunde AbdulRazaq and Oluwatoyin Luqman Bolakale and allow them to work freely, the… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Somalia: 'Network Abuse' - Attacks On 3 Media Sites Involved Services of US, UK Firms
Cyberattackers used services of technology companies based in the U.S. and U.K. to target media sites from Somalia, Kosovo, and Turkmenistan, Qurium, a nonprofit hosting the sites,… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Damilola Ayeni Arrested in Benin While Reporting on Environment
Authorities in Benin must immediately and unconditionally release Nigerian journalist Damilola Ayeni, drop all charges against him, and allow him to work safely, the Committee to… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: CPJ Calls On Nigerian President to Improve Press Freedom
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August 25, 2023
Niger: CPJ Joins Call to Protect Journalists in Niger 1 Month After Coup
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Friday joined at least 79 journalists and press organizations in calling on Niger's military authorities to protect the rights and safety of… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Senegal: Senegalese Journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho Detained on False News Allegations
Dakar, August 15, 2023—In response to the detention Tuesday of Senegalese journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho for allegedly spreading false news, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Burkina Faso: Benin and Burkina Faso Suspend Media Outlets Over Coverage of Niger Coup
Authorities in Benin and Burkina Faso must immediately lift their respective suspensions of La Gazette du Golfe and Radio Oméga, and allow the media to report without fear… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho Detained On False News Allegations
In response to the detention Tuesday of Senegalese journalist Abdou Khadre Sakho for allegedly spreading false news, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Senegal: Journalist Pape Alé Niang Released After Hunger Strike, Maty Sarr Niang Remains Jailed
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday welcomed the release of journalist Pape Alé Niang, but called for charges against him to be dropped and for Senegalese… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Niger: Niger Blocks RFI and France 24 in Wake of Coup
The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned Niger's suspension of broadcasts by French outlets Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Cameroon: NGOs Call for Protection of Journalists in Cameroon Ahead of Country's UN Human Rights Review
Cameroonian journalists are facing lethal threats and false legal charges as they pursue reporting in the midst of Cameroon's Anglophone conflict, according to a new report on… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Authorities Suspend Third French Media Outlet in Under 8 Months
Burkinabè authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of French television news channel La Chaîne Info (LCI) and stop censoring local and foreign media… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Senegal: Senegalese Broadcaster Walf TV Suspended for 1 Month, Threatened With Permanent License Revocation
On June 1, 2023, Senegalese Minister of Communication, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy Moussa Bocar Thiam ordered a 30-day suspension of Walf TV, the television broadcast… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: CPJ Calls for Further Investigation After Nigerian Court Finds Police Killed Journalist Alex Ogbu
In response to a court ruling that Nigerian police shot and killed journalist Alex Ogbu at a protest in 2020, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement: Read more »
June 28, 2023
Gambia: Party Security Guards Attack 3 Journalists for Filming Politician
On May 31, 2023, four security guards working for Gambia's ruling National People's Party grabbed, repeatedly punched, and poured water on Malick D. Cham, a presenter with the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Liberia: Journalist Winston Blyden Attacked by Politician's Bodyguards
On June 6, 2023, Hanson Kaizolu, a member of Liberia's opposition Unity Party, ordered two of his bodyguards to "flog" and "beat up" Winston Blyden, a producer and director with… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Senegal: Authorities Release 2 Journalists, Reporter Maty Sarr Niang Remains in Detention
Senegalese authorities should release journalist Ndèye Maty Niang, also known as Maty Sarr Niang, halt the prosecutions against Pape Ndiaye and Serigne Saliou Gueye, and… 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 »
May 08, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroonian Journalist Anye Nde Nsoh Shot and Killed By Separatists
Cameroonian authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent killing of journalist Anye Nde Nsoh, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists can work in the… Read more »