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