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AFEX Freedom of Expression Situation in Africa – July to September 2018
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the continuing impunity in Guinea and Somalia where the police and other judicial...
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Killing of Journalists and Protesters in Guinea and Somalia in Third Quarter of 2018 Remain Unaddressed
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the continuing impunity in Guinea and Somalia where the police and other judicial...
Somalia Impunity
AFEX Bemoans Recent Attacks on Journalists in Somalia
The African Freedom for Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the recent spate of freedom of expression (FOE) violations in Somalia.
Within the past...
Uganda
AFEX Expresses Serious Concerns over Recent Brutalities by Security Forces in Uganda
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) denounces the recent attacks by security agents against journalists and protesters in Uganda.
According to media reports, Ugandan...
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AFEX FOE Situation in Africa Report – January to June 2018
State security agents accounted for a majority of violations recorded in the first half of 2018 (January-June) according to the Freedom of Expression (FOE)...
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State Security Agents, Lead Violators of Freedom of Expression Violations in Africa
State security agents accounted for a majority of violations recorded in the first half of 2018 (January-June) according to the Freedom of Expression (FOE)...
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AFEX Welcomes the African Commission’s Condemnation of Repressive Online Regulations in East Africa
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR)’s condemnation of increased adoption of stringent laws...
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Registration for Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica18) Opened
Registration for the sixth edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2018 (FIFAfrica18) is opened. FIFAfrica18 is a landmark event that brings...
Sudan Attacks
AFEX Denounces Confiscation of Newspaper Publications by Sudan’s NISS
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) denounces the decision of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) to confiscate copies of newspaper publications...
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MFWA to Co-Host Africa’s Biggest Internet Freedom Event
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on July 4, 2018.
From September 26 to 28, 2018, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)...
Uganda
State Actors Attack Press Freedom in Uganda
Government officials in Uganda, including President Yoweri Museveni, have, over the past weeks, intensified attacks on journalists and the media working in the country....
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Annual Report on the State of Internet Freedom in Africa
The Annual Report on the State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2017 tracks Internet/digital rights related incidents and developments recorded in 12 African countries in...