August 05, 2022
Nigeria: Authorities Fine 4 Broadcasters Over Reporting On Security Issues
Nigerian authorities should immediately drop the fines recently issued to four media outlets, and should ensure that the press can work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Politician Shoves Journalist Abdulai Gbla in Parliament
On June 28, 2022, Abdul Muniru Lansana, a member of Sierra Leone's parliament, pushed Abdulai Gbla, CEO of the privately owned broadcaster Gbla TV Online, as the journalist filmed… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Ethiopia: Journalists Face Growing Hostility as Civil War Persists
Ethiopia's 21-month-old civil war is accelerating the deterioration of press freedom in the Horn of Africa nation. The conflict between the federal government and the rebel forces… Read more »
Ethiopia: Journalist Temesgen Desalegn Denied Bail, Ordered to Remain in Detention
Ethiopian authorities should release journalist Temesgen Desalegn immediately and drop all charges against him, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: Journalist Noël Konan Jailed Overnight, Fined Over a Tweet
On July 18, 2022, a court in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, convicted investigative reporter Noël Kouadio Konan of defamation under Article 89 of the country's press law… Read more »
Central African Republic: Journalist Erick Ngaba Threatened Over Report On Opposition Leader
Central African Republic authorities should investigate threatening messages sent to journalist Erick Ngaba and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Henry Hererimana Serushago in Hiding After Beating, Threats From M23 Rebels
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should ensure the safety of journalist Henry Hererimana Serushago and take steps to protect reporters covering conflicts… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Zimbabwe: Journalists Barred From Covering First Lady
On July 19, 2022, a spokesperson for Zimbabwean First Lady Auxullia Mnangagwa barred four journalists from covering an event featuring Mnangagwa, according to news reports, a… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Kenya: Six Journalists and Press Freedom Advocates On Their Fears Ahead of General Elections
Kenyans are preparing to head to the polls August 9 for a national election that is predicted to be tightly contested. Deputy President William Ruto is vying for the presidency… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Arrest, Briefly Detain 5 Staff Members of Peoples Gazette in Abuja
Nigerian authorities should cease harassing employees of the Peoples Gazette and reform the country's laws to decriminalize defamation, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
September 11, 2015
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Government Bans Screening of Documentary On Rape
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo said on September 3, 2015, that it had banned the screening of a documentary about rape and a doctor who treats rape victims. 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 »
January 25, 2006
Zimbabwe: 'Voice of the People' Trustees Charged With Broadcasting Without a License
Six trustees of the independent news production company Voice of the People were charged today with broadcasting without a license, which carries a potential two-year prison… Read more »