July 03, 2023
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 »
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 »
May 01, 2023
Ethiopia: CPJ, 47 Rights Organizations Call On Ethiopia to End Internet Shutdowns
The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 47 human rights organizations in an April 27 letter calling on Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to ensure unfettered internet and… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Justice Minister Misrepresents CPJ Research On Attacks On Journalists
Nigerian authorities should revise recent statements falsely characterizing CPJ's research on the press freedom situation in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Radio Capital FM Silenced By Authorities Over Licensing Dispute
Authorities in Guinea-Bissau should immediately allow the privately owned Radio Capital FM back on air and not use the late payment of license fees as a pretext to silence a… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Police Officer Attacks Journalist Benedict Uwalaka Over Protest Coverage
Nigerian authorities should investigate the recent harassment of journalist Benedict Uwalaka by a police officer and ensure members of the press can work freely, the Committee to… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi Convicted of Conspiracy, Defamation
The conviction of Nigerian journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi on conspiracy and defamation charges sends a chilling message to the Nigerian press and highlights the… Read more »
Ethiopia: At Least 8 Journalists Detained Amid Renewed Unrest in Ethiopia
Ethiopian authorities should cease arbitrarily detaining journalists during times of political tension and investigate allegations that security officers attacked members of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists, Threaten Another With Arrest
Congolese authorities should immediately release journalists Gustave Bakuka and Diègo Kayiba, ensure the safety of journalist Sylvain Kabongo, and drop all legal proceedings… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Sierra Leone: Journalist Alie Melvin Tokowa Beaten While Filming Political Dispute
Sierra Leone authorities should thoroughly investigate the recent attack on journalist Alie Melvin Tokowa and hold the perpetrators to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Journalist Mills Tshibangu Detained Overnight in Defamation Case
Congolese authorities should drop their criminal defamation investigation into journalist Mills Tshibangu and ensure he can work without fear of arrest or prosecution, the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Journalists Attacked, Threatened, Harassed in Separate Incidents
In March 2023, journalists in multiple towns in South Africa were attacked, harassed, or threatened in connection with their reporting. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Kenya: CPJ Calls On Kenyan Authorities to Ensure Accountability in Attacks On Press Covering Protests
Kenyan authorities should thoroughly and credibly investigate recent attacks on journalists covering protests and ensure that the perpetrators are held to account, the Committee to… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Authorities Detain Journalists Getenet Ashagre and Aragaw Sisay
Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalists Getenet Ahagre and Aragaw Sisay, and stop detaining members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said… Read more »
North Africa: Algerian Authorities Sentence Journalist Ihsane El-Kadi to 5 Years in Prison, Dissolve Outlets Radio M and Maghreb Emergent
In response to news reports that an Algerian court sentenced journalist Ihsane el-Kadi to five years in prison on Sunday and dissolved the local independent broadcaster Radio M and… Read more »
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