Somalia: Radio Journalist Gunned Down

Radio journalist Abdirisak Ali Abdi died from gunshot wounds sustained in an attack by two unidentified individuals in a restaurant in Galkayo, Puntland on Nov. 18, 2014. Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Must Allow NGOs to Work Freely in the Country

The International Press Institute (IPI) expressed alarm today over the Egyptian government's decision to enforce a Mubarak-era law requiring all non-governmental organisations to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Defendants in Ethiopia Zone 9 Case See 11th Court Delay

An Ethiopian court this week delayed proceedings for an 11th time against six bloggers and three independent journalists, who were arrested in April in connection with their… Read more »

Egypt: IPI Urges Egypt to Heed Global Criticism of Rights Record

The International Press Institute (IPI) today called on Egyptian authorities to heed criticism levelled against the country's human rights record yesterday during a U.N. review. Read more »

Africa: Five Issues, Five Voices - #WEWANTCHANGE

Criminal defamation laws, the imprisonment of journalists, violent attacks on journalists, endemic impunity for such crimes and a spate of emerging restrictions on digital… Read more »

West Africa: Ebola Epidemic Affects Press Freedom in West Africa

A recently-released report by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), "Ebola and Freedom of Expression in West Africa", covers an overlooked challenge of the Ebola outbreak:… Read more »

South Africa: Time for Action On South Africa's 'Secrecy Bill'

With elections behind him, South African President Jacob Zuma should underscore his commitment to media freedom by calling for a thorough legal review of legislation that could… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Arrests Journalists, Bloggers

Ethiopian authorities have arrested nine journalists and bloggers on allegations that they worked for foreign human rights groups or used social media to incite violence, sources… Read more »

South Sudan: Juba Accused of Media Crackdown

Security forces in South Sudan have harassed journalists and interfered with independent media in the four months since the outbreak of fighting between rival political forces,… Read more »

Egypt: Editors, Publishers, Urge Revamp of Media Laws

A resolution of the General Assembly of the International Press Institute calling on the Egyptian government to review its use of anti-terrorism laws against journalists: Read more »

Africa: IPI Members Call for Court Review of South African Bill

Leading global journalists are urging South African President Jacob Zuma to send controversial legislation to the Constitutional Court for review amid concerns that the bill could… Read more »

Africa: Colonial-Era Defamation Laws Persist in Africa

A South African legal expert is urging journalists to get more involved in abolishing criminal defamation laws, saying she is “horrified” how little awareness there is… Read more »

Gambia: Intelligence Agency Frees Journalist

After three days in detention, The Gambia's National Intelligence Agency has freed journalist Abdoulie John. Read more »

Zambia: Court Throws Out Obscenity Case Against Editor

A magistrate in Lusaka, Zambia, today threw out the case against the Post editor Chansa Kabwela, who was charged with distributing obscene materials in a case brought against her… Read more »

Gambia: Six Journalists Released

The International Press Institute (IPI) warmly welcomes news of the release of six Gambian journalists sentenced to a two-year prison term in early August on charges of seditious… Read more »

Gambia: Months-Old Court Case Against Editor Rearrested on New Charges in June Revived

‘The Point’ Editor Pap Saine Is One of Six Recently-Detained Gambian Journalists on Trial for Sedition and Defamation, Following the Acquittal of a Seventh Reporter Read more »

Sudan: IPI Concerned at Repressive Media Climate

The public order police in Sudan have filed a complaint against female journalist Amal Habbani, editor of the "Tiny Issues" column in "Ajrass Al Horreya" newspaper over a 12 July… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Correspondent for German Newspaper Kidnapped in Conflict-Ridden Region

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists, calls for the immediate release of the German daily newspaper… Read more »

Ethiopia: Government Continues to Deny Three Journalists Publishing Licenses

The following is a 13 August 2008 IPI letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi: Read more »

Zimbabwe: Northern Irish Photojournalist Found Dead Under Unknown Circumstances

The following is an IPI letter to South African President Thabo Mbeki: Read more »

Lesotho: Journalist Faces Possible Death Penalty for 'High Treason'

The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in over 120 countries, calls for all charges against Lesotho… Read more »

Eritrea: IPI Concerned About Ongoing Detention of Journalists

The following is a 10 July 2007 IPI letter to European Commission President José Manuel Durão Barroso, World Bank President Robert Zoellick, and British Secretary of… Read more »

Kenya: IPI Concerned About New Media Bill That Undermines Media Independence

The following is a 31 May 2007 IPI letter to Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki: Read more »

Zimbabwe: IPI Condemns Government's Latest Attempt to Strip Publisher of Citizenship

According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), Trevor Ncube, the publisher of the privately owned Zimbabwe Independent and Zimbabwe Standard, is… Read more »

Zimbabwe: IPI Condemns Government's Jamming of London-Based SW Radio Africa

According to information provided to the International Press Institute (IPI), the medium wave signal of the London-based SW Radio Africa is apparently being jammed in and around… Read more »