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Freedom of Expression Violations
I-CSPJ calls for concerted efforts for the release of...
IPC’s Centre for the Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), Lagos-Nigeria is calling for a concerted effort towards the immediate release of Chairman of...
Freedom of Expression Violations
Journalists remanded in prison for reporting about alleged corruption
Kampala; Two (2) journalists Dickson Mubiru and Alirabaki Ssengooba were on Thursday, 20th June 2024, remanded to Luzira Prison, after writing a story related...
Chad Censorship
Six Months of Obscurity: Chadians Digitally Cut-Off
On March 28, 2018, the government of Chad shut down social media platforms such Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp without any explanation. It’s been six...
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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)...
Uganda Censorship
23 Radio Stations Shut Down in Uganda for “Promoting Witchcraft”
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is saddened by the decision of Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) to shut down 23 radio stations for...
Ghana Censorship
Massive crackdown on Ghana’s Radio Industry: 34 Stations Shut down, 97 Others Face Heavy Fines
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on September 29, 2017.
Thirty-four FM broadcasting stations have been shut down by the National Communications Authority (NCA),...
Rwanda Censorship
Decision of Rwanda’s Electoral Commission to Vet Online Messages of Presidential Candidates Unacceptable – AFEX
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the decision of the Electoral Commission of Rwanda to vet and approve the...
Lesotho Attacks
Lesotho: Government Closes Two Tadio Stations ahead of World Radio Day Celebrations
This statement was originally published on misa.org on February 10, 2017.
Three days ahead of the commemoration of the World Radio Day on 13 February 2017,...
Nigeria Censorship
Halt Harassment of Premium Times Newspaper, IPC Calls for Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Media Freedom
This statement was originally published on Ipcng.org on January 20, 2017.
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has described the invasion of the premises of...
Cameroon Attacks
AFEX Urges Cameroon Government to Protect Freedom of Expression amidst Protests
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is concerned about the deteriorating freedom of expression and press freedom situation in Cameroon amidst ongoing protests...
Gambia Censorship
The Gambia: Licenses of Four Radio Stations Revoked
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on January 10, 2017.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure of The Gambia has revoked the licenses...
Gambia Censorship
The Gambia: Seven Foreign Journalists Expelled
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on January 17, 2017.
Seven journalists who had gone to The Gambia to cover the upcoming inauguration of...
Malawi Censorship
MISA Malawi Questions Shutdown of Times Group over Tax Default
MISA-Malawi is disturbed by news of the closure this morning of Blantyre Printing and Publishing Company (Times Group) offices by the Malawi Revenue Authority...
Nigeria Censorship
Nigeria: Journalists Barred from Abuja High Court
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on January 12, 2017.
Journalists who went to the Federal High Court in Abuja to cover a case...