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Burundi
Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX condemns the detention of journalist Sandra Muhoza
On April 14, 2024, journalist Sandra Muhoza with online media outlet La Nova Burundi was reportedly arrested by the police and later handed over...
Malawi
Freedom of Expression Violations
MISA demands immediate release of arrested Malawian journalist
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MISA demands the immediate release of the Malawi journalist, Macmillan Mhone who was arrested on Monday 8 April 2024 over a story that...
Nigeria Access To Information
MRA Names Customs into its FOI ‘Hall of Shame’ for Non-Compliance with the FOI Act
This statement was originally published on mediarightsagenda.net on September 5, 2017.
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today named the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) into its Freedom...
LiberiaNigeria Access To Information
West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards – Call for Entries
Are you a journalist in West Africa who has produced compelling work(s) that has had significant impact on society? If yes, the Media Foundation...
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Construction Workers Assault Reporter, Seize Recorder
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on June 29, 2017.
A journalist from Otec FM in the Ashanti Region of Ghana has been attacked...
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Bullying of Journalists Covering Nigerian Presidency Disturbing
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on June 15, 2017.
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has observed with increasing dismay recent indignities...
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Essential Freedoms, Essential Work
This statement was originally published on ifex.org on April 28, 2017.
3 May is World Press Freedom Day. As IFEX enters its 25th year as...
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22 African Countries have Passed Access to Information Laws
Click here to view the list of African countries that have adopted Access to Information Laws.
Somalia Access To Information
International Women’s Day: NUSOJ Affirms the Rights of Women with the Right to Media Freedom
This statement was originally published on nusoj.org on March 8, 2017.
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) joins the global community, particularly the International...
LiberiaSomaliaUganda Access To Information
AFEX Urges Women Journalists to Assert Themselves despite Challenges
March 8 each year is celebrated as International Women’s Day (IWD). The day is set aside to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women...
Ghana Access To Information
Women as drivers of change
On International Women’s Day 2017, we're kicking off a series of brief reflections by women from around the world on gender and human rights....
Gambia Access To Information
Veteran Press Freedom Fighter Appointed Minister of Information
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on February 21, 2017.
The recently elected Gambian President, Adama Barrow, has appointed renowned media freedom advocate and...
Zambia Access To Information
This statement was originally published on misa.org on 10 February 2017.
MISA Zambia welcomes the pronouncement by Justice Minister Given Lubinda at the 2017 Universal...
Democratic Republic Of CongoGhanaNigeriaSenegal Access To Information
“Radio is You”: Let Your Voice Be Heard – AFEX
On the occasion of this year’s World Radio Day, which is being celebrated under the theme “Radio is You,” members of the African Freedom...