Reporting militant insurgencies in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province becomes risky for journalists. The Kenyan LGBTQI+ movement disappointed with postponement of petition to have sections of penal code repealed. Africa celebrates three of the continent's shortlisted nominees for the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2019. A peaceful election in Senegal contrasts with electoral turmoil in Nigeria. Continued unrest in Sudan in spite of newly-introduced restrictive measures.
By Reyhana Masters for IFEX. Based on IFEX member reports Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) , Human Rights Watch (HRW) , International Press Centre (IPC) , Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) , Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) , Media Rights Agenda (MRA) , Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 10 March 2019
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