February 26
West Africa: The Media Foundation for West Africa Has Reported On Actions By Authorities in Guinea Aimed At Silencing Civil Actors, Which Violate International Laws On Freedom of Expression.
In recent months, Guinea has witnessed an alarming escalation in the constriction of civic space and erosion of media freedom, marked by a series of incidents that underscore the… Read more »
February 19
Uganda: Uganda's Growing Use of AI Highlights the Urgent Need for a Comprehensive National Framework to Protect Citizens' Digital Rights
Economic projections show that by 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) will add USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, USD 1.2 trillion will be generated in Africa and… Read more »
January 21
Uganda: Uganda's Feminist Movement Is Under Threat As Foreign Donors Support Conservative Groups.
This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 19 January 2025. Read more »
October 01, 2024
Gambia: Barrow's Reaction to News Story 'Reminiscent of Jammeh's Dictatorship'
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Africa: Cipesa's 2024 State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report Examines the Interplay Between Technology and Elections.
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September 10, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian LGBTQI+ Community Seeking Legal Protection
This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 9 September 2024. Read more »
August 14, 2024
Uganda: Uganda's Digital Number Plate System, Which Is Aimed At Facilitating the Ability of Authorities to Improve Services, Will Also Have the Detrimental Impact of Expanding the Country's Surveillance Capabilities.
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May 22, 2024
Madagascar: Internet Users Heavily Impacted By New Pricing System That Restricts Free Expression
On April 1, 2024, an internet price hike saw internet access become a rare commodity in Madagascar. Although internet services are a vital resource in this digital era, they have… Read more »
Nigeria: Media Rights Agenda Calls On President Tinubu to Take Action Against Powerful Political Figures and Rich Individuals Usurping Their Authority.
This statement was originally published on mediarightsagenda.org on 17 May 2024. Read more »
July 19, 2023
West Africa: Two New Reports Zone in On How West Africa Governments Are Weaponising Cybersecurity and Anti-Disinformation Laws and Using Them Against Journalists and Critical Voices
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Uganda: Uganda Looks At How to Navigate Technology's Potential to Enhance Health Outcomes, While Ensuring Patient Data Confidentiality and Integrity
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June 28, 2023
Gambia: The Concept of the Journalism Trust Initiative Was Introduced to Gambian Publishers and Media Managers With the Purpose of Promoting Professionalism and Quality Journalism
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September 05, 2012
Eritrea: Three Journalists Held Since 2001 Die in Eritrea Prison Camp
After several weeks of investigating reports from sources in Eritrea and from prison guards who fled the country, Reporters Without Borders has been able to confirm that three more… Read more »
International Freedom of Expression Exchange Clearing House (Toronto)
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