Freedom of Expression Violations | Zimbabwe: Detained Journalist Chin’ono Unwell September 2, 2020September 3, 2020 Lawyers representing detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on 1 September 2020 told Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna that the journalist is not…
Freedom of Expression Violations | MRA Condemns Politician’s Attack on Journalist, Calls on those in Authority to Respect Journalists’ Rights August 30, 2020September 1, 2020 Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned Mr. Femi Fani Kayode’s outburst against Mr. Charles Eyo, Daily Trust newspaper’s Cross River…
Freedom of Expression Violations | JED Condemns Two Serious Cases of Media Attacks by Provincial Governor August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Journalists en Danger (JED) expresses its deep concern about situation currently prevailing in the province of Sankuru (central DR Congo)…
Freedom of Expression Violations | Tanzanian Authorities Continue Clampdown on Media August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Tanzania has announced a new set of regulations for foreign media in a continuing and worrying trend of clamping down…
Freedom of Expression Violations | AFEX Petitions Zimbabwean President to Ensure Release of Journalist Chin’ono August 12, 2020September 5, 2020 The Africa Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe to ensure the release of investigative…
Freedom of Expression Violations | Journalist Chin’ono Remanded in Custody After Court Appearance July 23, 2020July 28, 2020 Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on 22 July 2020 appeared before Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna who remanded him in custody to tomorrow…
Media Development | Freedom of Expression Violations | President of Ghana Suspends Ministerial Directive to State Broadcaster Following MFWA’s Petition July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has welcomed the Presidential decision to suspend execution of a Ministerial order to…
Freedom Of Assembly | Freedom of Expression Violations | Mammoth Anti-Government Protest Triggers Massive Press Freedom and Freedom of Assembly Violations in Mali July 14, 2020July 20, 2020 A number of protesters have been killed, the internet disrupted and the state broadcaster attacked as a mammoth anti-government demonstration…
Freedom of Expression Violations | Investigative Journalist Ignace Sossou Released from Prison June 30, 2020July 7, 2020 The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) welcomes the release from prison of Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou. Sossou had been…
Freedom of Expression Violations | Authorities in Kenya Must Investigate Threats Against Journalist – AFEX June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has noted with concerns the reported threats against journalist John Wanyama of Citizen…
Freedom of Expression Violations | AFEX Deplores Assault and Harassment of Journalist in South Africa May 26, 2020June 9, 2020 The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has learnt with dismay the wanton assault and harassment on journalist Paul Nthoba…
Freedom of Expression Violations | Governments in Southern Africa Intensify Crackdowns on Media During COVID-19 May 25, 2020June 9, 2020 As the continent commemorates Africa Day on 25 May 2020, it is worrying that the majority of Southern African countries,…