Tunisia: CPJ Calls On Tunisian Authorities to End Harassment of Jailed Commentator Sonia Dahmani

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Tunisian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release political commentator Sonia Dahmani, ensure she receives urgent… Read more »

Egypt: CPJ, Partners Condemn Arrest of Exiled Egyptian Podcast Host Seif Al-Islam Eid's Father

In a joint statement, the Committee to Protect Journalists and 18 human rights and press freedom organizations called on Egyptian authorities to immediately release the father of… Read more »

Niger: In Niger, 3 Journalists Jailed On Cybercrime Charges for Allegedly Sharing an Invitation

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerien authorities to free journalists Ibro Chaibou, Youssouf Sériba, and Oumarou Abou Kané who were remanded in… Read more »

Eswatini: In Eswatini, Abusive Lawsuit Demands a Record $9.8 Millon for Defamation

The Swazi Bridge news site in Eswatini is facing a record-breaking claim for 170 million emalangeni (US$9.8 million) in damages and the threat of terrorism investigations, as part… Read more »

Ghana: No Justice for Murdered Ghanaian Journalist As World Marks Day to End Impunity

As the world marks yet another International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists without accountability for the killing of Ghanaian journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale… Read more »

Sudan: As Sudan's El-Fasher Falls, the World Loses Sight of Its Journalists

As paramilitary forces seized control of Sudan's El-Fasher over the weekend, its journalists have become both witnesses and victims of the unfolding horrors. Read more »

Angola: CPJ, Partners Urge Angola to Amend Draft Law On False Information

The Committee to Protect Journalists and 37 other media and human rights groups have written to the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Media,… Read more »

Sudan: CPJ Calls for Protection of Journalists in Sudan's El-Fasher, Immediate Release of Those Abducted

The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by reports emerging from El-Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur state, which the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has… Read more »

Senegal: Five Journalists Arrested in Raids On Senegal's 7tv and Rfm Broadcasters

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to immediately release two journalists arrested in an October 28-29, 2025, crackdown on two outlets -- 7TV and… Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Journalist Muammar Ibrahim Detained By the RSF in El-Fasher

The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that freelance Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the paramilitary… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'Stop Filming, or I Will Shoot' - Ethiopian Journalists Targeted in Tigray Turmoil

Almost three years after Ethiopia's civil war ended, Tigray remains tense and dangerous for journalists, who have been shot at, detained, raided, and swept up in a local power… Read more »

Madagascar: At Least 4 Journalists Shot, Assaulted in Madagascar Protests

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Madagascar to investigate those responsible for shooting two journalists and assaulting two others covering protests in… Read more »

South Africa: Top South African Cop Calls for Spy Probe Into Media, Jailing of Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's doubling down on his call for lawmakers to endorse the… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Sentences Commentator Abdel Khaleq Farouk to 5 Years in Prison

The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by the five-year prison sentence handed down to Egyptian economic commentator Abdel Khaleq Farouk, convicted of joining a terrorist… Read more »

Guinea: Elderly Father of Guinean Journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita Abducted

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Guinean authorities to ensure that Elhadj Adama Keita, father of exiled Guinean journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita, is safely returned… Read more »

Sudan: Sudanese Journalist Alnor Suleiman Alnor Killed in RSF Drone Strike in El-Fasher

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to investigate the killing of journalist Alnor Suleiman Alnor, who died on Saturday from injuries sustained in an… Read more »

South Sudan: UAE Arrests South Sudanese Political Commentator Samuel Peter Oyay

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the United Arab Emirates to explain the detention of South Sudanese freelance commentator Samuel Peter Oyay, who was… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, Journalist Faces Knife Attack, Threats, Another Detained 3 Times

The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to protect journalists, following a knife attack, robbery, and death threats… Read more »

Sudan: Hunted, Raped, Starved - Sudan's Journalists Under Siege in El-Fasher

In Sudan's vast western region of Darfur, journalists in El-Fasher are trapped under siege, enduring violence, hunger, and relentless bombardment alongside the people whose lives… Read more »

Tunisia: 'They Want to Break Her' - a Q&A With Jailed Tunisian Commentator Sonia Dahmani's Sister

Tunisian lawyer and commentator Sonia Dahmani, known for her bold defense of human rights and civil liberties, has become a symbol of the country's escalating crackdown on dissent.… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Re-Arrests Journalist Ismail Alexandrani Over Social Media Posts

The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling on Egyptian authorities to immediately release journalist Ismail Alexandrani, who has already spent years imprisoned for his… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Journalist Pacifique Muliri in Hiding After Threats Over Mining Investigation

The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding… Read more »

Somalia: CPJ Calls for Immediate Release of Somaliland Journalist Abdiaziz Awl

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) calls for authorities in the breakaway region of Somaliland to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Abdiaziz Saleban Sulub… Read more »

Niger: Journalist Faces Up to 3 Years Jail for Alleged Defamation of PM

The Committee to Protect Journalists urges authorities in Niger to immediately release Ali Soumana, publishing director of the privately owned Le Courrier newspaper, after Prime… Read more »

Egypt: CPJ, Partners Urge UN Not to Elect Egypt to Human Rights Council

The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 22 other international and Egyptian rights organizations in urging United Nations member states not to vote for Egypt in October's… Read more »