Veteran Journalist Joe Nam Shot Dead in Kampala
Nile Post
Unknown assailants have shot dead a veteran journalist in Kampala, police have said. Read more »
University Student Charged Over Alleged Whatsapp Hacking of Journalist
Capital FM
A university student was on Friday charged with hacking into the WhatsApp account of a journalist, in a case highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime. Read more »
Opposition Flagbearer Aspirant Sentenced to Four Years Imprisonment [press release]
MFWA
On April 14, 2026, Zainab Sheriff, Chairperson of the Wi Duti civic movement and a flagbearer aspirant of the opposition All People's Congress (APC), was sentenced to four years… Read more »
Algeria Re-Arrests Freelance Journalist Hassan Bouras Ahead of Pope's Visit
CPJ
Algerian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release freelance journalist and human rights defender Hassan Bouras and drop all charges against him, the Committee to… Read more »
Flintlock 2026 - a Important Step Toward Stronger, More Unified Libyan Military Institutions [press release]
U.S. Embassy Tripoli
Yesterday marked the inaugural ceremony of the two-week Flintlock exercise, AFRICOM's premier annual multinational special operations training event, co-hosted in Sirte, in… Read more »
No Evidence of Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Being 'Saved' From Government-Linked Plot - Image Ai-Generated
Africa Check
No evidence of former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua being 'saved' from government-linked plot - image AI-generated Read more »
Authorities Crack Down On Protest Against Rising Transport Fares [press release]
MFWA
On April 5, 2026, police in Nouakchott dispersed a protest against rising fuel prices using tear gas. The demonstration, organised by the president of the Renouveau du Mouvement… Read more »
Minister Says He 'Would Have Shot' Journalist Over One-Party State Comments [press release]
MFWA
Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on April 3, 2026, stated during a media chat (an informal engagement between a public official and… Read more »
Assault of Paul Kamara - Wanamdel Commends Sierra Leone Police Leadership On Swift Action [press release]
MFWA
The West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL) has welcomed recent steps taken by the Sierra Leone Police following the assault of its member, Paul… Read more »
President Mahama Directs Roads Minister to Respond to Fourth Estate Report On Sole Sourcing
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, to respond to an investigative report on sole sourcing under the Big Push… Read more »
The Observer Media, Watchdog Communications, Fined Shs50m for Defamation
Independent (Kampala)
High Court Judge Collins Acellam has fined Observer Media Ltd, publishers of The Observer newspaper, and Watchdog Communication Ltd, owners of the Watchdog news website, a total of… Read more »
Ethiopian Editor Seized From Addis Standard Newsroom By Unidentified Men
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopian authorities to do everything in their power to locate and free Addis Standard managing editor Million Beyene who was taken… Read more »
Sudan's 3 Years of War, Impunity, and the Silencing of the Press
CPJ
As Sudan's war marks its third anniversary, on April 15, 2026, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has turned the country into one… Read more »
False Story - Controversial Awaiting-Trial Prisoner Nandipha Magudumana Was Not Released From South African Jail to Attend Her Mother's Funeral
Africa Check
False story: Controversial awaiting-trial prisoner Nandipha Magudumana was not released from South African jail to attend her mother's funeral Read more »
Egyptian, Lebanese Journalists Targeted in Cyber Attacks
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by new reports about spear-phishing attacks against several Egyptian and Lebanese journalists aimed at compromising their Apple,… Read more »
