August 10, 2023
South Africa: South African Court Throws Out Urgent Bid to Gag Media24
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomed a Gauteng High Court ruling on Tuesday to dismiss an urgent application by two businessmen connected to South African Deputy President… 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 »
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 7 Congolese Journalists Stoned, Slapped or Beaten in Election-Related Incidents
Politicians in the Democratic Republic of Congo and their supporters must respect journalists' rights to report freely and safely in the lead-up to national elections on December… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Uganda: At Least 7 Journalists Assaulted, Robbed at News Conferences
Ugandan authorities should investigate and prosecute those responsible for assaulting, robbing, and harassing seven journalists at two separate news conferences, the Committee to… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Burundi: Journalist Floriane Irangabiye's Health Deteriorating in Prison
In response to news reports that Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye is suffering respiratory distress and her health has deteriorated behind bars, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Poses Free Speech Fears for Journalists
Kuchu Times was founded eight years ago to give voice to Uganda's LGBTQ+ community. Now, a new anti-homosexuality law is threatening this mission at a time when LGBTQ+ Ugandans are… Read more »
Ethiopia: CPJ Calls for Swift and Credible Investigation Into Burglary of Ethiopia Insider Office
In response to the recent burglary of the privately owned news outlet Ethiopia Insider, including the stealing of video production equipment, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Ban Radio Show By Displaced Journalists
Leaders of the M23 rebel movement occupying Rutshuru in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, should immediately reverse the latest ban on "Sauti ya Wahami," a radio show… Read more »
Morocco: CPJ Condemns Court's Rejection of Appeals By Jailed Journalists Soulaiman Raissouni and Omar Radi
In response to news reports that the Moroccan court of cassation in Rabat on Tuesday rejected the final appeals of jailed journalists Soulaiman Raissouni and Omar Radi, the… 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 »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Judge Strikes Down Gag Order Against Investigative Outlet Amabhungane
In response to a South African High Court's Monday judgment striking down a gag order against the amaBhungane Center for Investigative Journalism, the Committee to Protect… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Committee to Protect Journalists Calls For President to Reject 'Patriot Bill' Threatening Critical Journalism
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa should not sign into law the overly broad Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill as it seriously threatens the rights to… 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 »
Mozambique: Mozambican Journalist Leonardo Gimo Investigated for Criminal Defamation Over Report On Alleged Police Corruption
On June 5, 2023, Mozambique authorities called Leonardo Gimo, a reporter for the privately owned broadcaster TV Sucesso, and asked him to appear before investigators on June 8,… 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 »
June 21, 2023
Tunisia: Authorities Arrest Journalist Zied El-Heni for Allegedly Insulting President
Tunisian authorities should immediately and unconditionally release journalist Zied el-Heni, the Committee to Protect journalists said Wednesday. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Minister Moses Kuria Insults, Threatens Nation Media Group
In response to Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Trade and Industry Moses Kuria's derogatory remarks and threats of economic sanctions against the privately owned Nation Media Group,… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Lesotho: Journalist Ralikonelo Joki Killed After Radio Show
Lesotho authorities must launch a credible investigation into the killing of journalist Ralikonelo ‘Leqhashasha’ Joki and hold those responsible to account, the… Read more »
May 12, 2023
East Africa: Journalist Gobeze Sisay Facing Terrorism Investigation in Ethiopia After Arrest in Djibouti
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Gobeze Sisay and cease harassing members of the press at home and abroad, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… 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 »