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 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Ahead of Expected Verdict, CPJ Calls Prosecution of DRC Journalist Stanis Bujakera 'Outrageous'
Ahead of an expected verdict in the prosecution of Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala on March 20 and in light of recent testimony presented by the court's technical… Read more »
March 12
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi Faces Up to 5 Years in Prison On False News Charges
Authorities in Ethiopia should unconditionally release journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, who was arrested almost a month ago on February 13, and desist from arbitrarily… Read more »
March 06
Sudan: CPJ Condemns Killing of Sudanese Journalist Khalid Balal in Darfur
The Committee to Protect journalists calls on Sudanese authorities to investigate and hold to account those responsible for killing the journalist Khalid Balal and urges all… Read more »
March 05
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Minister Bans 2 Journalists From Covering Government Events
The minister of state for Zimbabwe's Midlands Province must immediately rescind an order barring journalists Sydney Mubaiwa and Stephen Chadenga from covering government events,… Read more »
March 04
Morocco: Morocco Prison Confiscates Journalist's Letter to Wife, Prompting Hunger Strike
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Moroccan prison authorities' decision to prevent imprisoned journalist Soulaiman Raissouni from sending a letter to his wife and… Read more »
March 01
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 »
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 »
February 29
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Leaves Ethiopia After Release
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed the Thursday release of French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was arrested in Ethiopia on February 22, and urged Ethiopian… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Police Detain Journalist Masand Mafuta, Slap Him, Seize Equipment and Money
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must hold accountable the police officers who arrested and then assaulted journalist Masand Mafuta, and ensure his belongings… Read more »
February 27
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Lucien Lyenda Attacked By Armed Forces While Covering Protest
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must investigate and hold accountable the soldiers who attacked journalist Lucien Lyenda while he covered a demonstration… Read more »
February 26
Ethiopia: French Journalist Antoine Galindo Detained in Ethiopia
Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was unjustly detained on Thursday under alarming circumstances, 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
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga Says He Was Beaten, Detained in 'Hole'
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday expressed alarm at reports that Dieudonné Niyonsenga had been tortured in a Rwandan prison and called on authorities to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Journalist Dieudonné Niyonsenga Says He Was Beaten, Detained in 'Hole' for 3 Years
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Wednesday expressed alarm at reports that Dieudonné Niyonsenga had been tortured in a Rwandan prison and called on authorities to… Read more »
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 25
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Detained On Insult Charge - Stanis Bujakara Tshiamala Remains Jailed
Authorities of the Democratic Republic of Congo should immediately release journalists Blaise Mabala and Stanis Bujakera Tshiamala, drop legal proceedings against them, and reform… 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 »
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