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January 23
Kenya: Police Assault Journalist Covering Protest in Molo
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), in condemning the attack. It also urges the Kenyan government to ensure… Read more »
January 21
Rwanda: FEAJ Elects New Leadership
Eric Charles Oduor, Secretary General of the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ) was elected as president of the new Federation, while Patrick Oyet of the Union of Journalists of… Read more »
Cape Verde: Political Party MpD Files a Complaint Against Journalist Through Media Regulator
MpD, a Christian and liberal party, sent a complaint letter, signed by its Secretary General Agostinho Antonio Lopes, to the ARC. The letter accused journalist Carlos Santos of… Read more »
January 16
Liberia: Daily Observer Journalists Harassed By Police
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns this act of aggression and intimidation by the police, meted out to journalists who simply reported on an issue of public… Read more »
December 24, 2024
Africa: Journalist Killed By Paramilitary Group in Al-Gezira State
Local media reported the killing of journalist Hanan Adam and her brother, following an attack by the RSF in the rural area of al-Madina in al-Gezira state. Read more »
December 18, 2024
Niger: Military Junta Suspends BBC for Three Months
Niger’s military junta has suspended the BBC on 10 December for three months with immediate effect. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns this… Read more »
December 17, 2024
Africa: GPU Holds National Forum With Editors to Improve Migration Reporting
The One-day Forum brought together 12 editors from various media houses including newspapers, community radio stations, private radio and television stations, the state media and… Read more »
December 10, 2024
Senegal: FAJ Demands an End to Escalating Violations Against Media Professionals in Africa
As the continent marks the global observance of International Human Rights Day under the theme, "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now," FAJ emphasises the devastating impact these… Read more »
October 03, 2024
Mali: France 24 Journalist Under Investigation for His 'Jihadist Reporting' in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Wassim Nasr reports on jihadist/extremists movements and security issues for the Paris-based TV channel France 24. On 25 September, the Burkinabe, Malian, and Nigerien prosecutor's… Read more »
September 27, 2024
Africa: Access to Information - 'No to Secrets,' Urge Journalists Around the World
Across the world, access to public information is at risk of being restricted in the name of national security and anti-terrorism legislation.These increasingly broaden definitions… Read more »
September 13, 2024
Southern Africa: Journalists in Southern Africa Launch United Front Against Disinformation and Misinformation
In collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), through its Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF), FAJ convened its… Read more »
September 09, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire: African Journalists Poised to Lead Climate Action to Realise Trust Transition
This landmark event brought together leaders of journalist unions from 29 countries across Africa's five regions, reinforcing their critical roles as both media professionals and… Read more »
August 28, 2024
Africa: Guinea Bissau - Journalist Union President Denied the Right to Cover Government Activities
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns, in the strongest terms possible, this act of intimidation, harassment and violation of the fundamental right against the… Read more »
August 20, 2024
Burundi: 'She Should Never Have Been Convicted in the First Place'
On 14 August, President Evariste Ndayishimiye signed a decree that secured Irangabiye's release after 18 months behind bars. Read more »
August 19, 2024
Somalia: Official Information Bill Endangers the Right to Access Information
We, the undersigned organisations, express profound concern regarding the proposed Official Information Bill (OIB), passed by the Council of Ministers in March 2024 and forwarded… Read more »
August 14, 2024
Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau - Journalists Attacked and Brutalised By Security Forces
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate in Guinea Bissau, the Sindicato de Jornalistas e Tecnicos de Comunicacao deGuinea Bissau (SINJOTECS), in… Read more »
August 13, 2024
Africa: AU, FAJand IOM Collaborate to Strengthen Media Engagement On Labour Migration
The capacity building workshop brought together 40 journalists and editors from 35 countries across Africa, with all five regions of the continent duly represented. In attendance… Read more »
August 09, 2024
Africa: Journalist Released After 24 Hours in Custody in N'Djamena
According to a press release issued by UJT, Badour, who also worked for the media outlets Agence Tchadienne de Presseet Edition, was summoned by the judicial police of the 8th… Read more »
August 08, 2024
Africa: Senegal - Government Must Involve Press Organisations in Dialogue to Save the Press
According to CAP's release, there are indications that other local dailies will soon follow a similar course. The release states that with the media sector facing huge financial… Read more »
August 06, 2024
Nigeria: Several Journalists Brutalised By Security Forces While Covering Protests
According to local media reports, at least 31 journalists were attacked across the country on 3 August. Journalist Yakubu Mohammed, a reporter with the Premium Times, was attacked,… Read more »
August 05, 2024
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - SNPP, IFJ Hold Gender Equality in the Media and Safety Seminar
The Secretary General of SNPP, Denise Saye, in her opening statement said that in the face of persistent challenges linked to the safety and security of journalists in relation to… Read more »
July 26, 2024
Somalia: IFJ Urges Immediate and Unconditional Withdrawal Official Information Bill
The introduction of the OIB by the Federal Government of Somalia has bypassed essential democratic processes, completely excluding public consultation and stakeholder engagement.… Read more »
July 25, 2024
Somalia: Somalia - Journalist Alinur Salaad Detained Over Military Criticism
Journalist Alinur Salaad was detained shortly after a one minute video report published on Dawan TV and his personal social media account went viral, drawing significant public and… Read more »
July 21, 2024
Africa: Kenya - FAJ Strongly Condemns Assaults On Kenyan Journalists, Calls for Immediate Action
During the anti-government protests in Nakuru, journalist Catherine Kariuki was shot three times by police in what appears to be a targeted attack. Meanwhile, veteran journalist… Read more »
July 17, 2024
Burkina Faso: Four Journalists Disappeared in Separate Incidents Since June
Adama Bayala, a regular commentator on the private television station BF1 talkshow, ' Presse Echos', has been missing since he left his office on 28 June, reported informed news… Read more »
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