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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
What happened
MISA demands the immediate release of the Malawi journalist, Macmillan Mhone who was arrested on Monday 8 April 2024 over a story that...
Africa Freedom of Expression Violations
Freedom of Expression Situation in Africa: January – March 2021
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), recorded 89 freedom of expression violations during the period of January to March 2021, across 23 countries...
Kenya Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX Strongly Condemns Killing of Kenyan Journalist, Demands Thorough Investigations
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is profoundly dismayed by, and strongly condemns the gruesome killing of Betty Mutekhele Barasa, a journalist working...
Nigeria Free Expression and The Law
Nigeria: Newspaper Sued, Threatened Over Critical Publication
A charity group, Al Bashar International Foundation based in Bauchi State, Nigeria, has sued the WikkiTimes Media Limited and three others for defamation over...
Chad Digital Rights
Authorities in Chad Must Refrain from Repetitive Internet Disruptions during Elections
Ahead of the Presidential elections campaigning in Chad, the authorities disrupted the internet on February 28, 2021, and attempted to restrict access to social...
Democratic Republic Of Congo Freedom of Expression Violations
DRC: Journalist Detained by the Public Prosecutor’s Office
Journalist in Danger (JED) demands the immediate and unconditional release of the journalist who has been detained for four days in Mbandaka, the capital...
Uganda Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX Condemns Military Brutality Against Journalists in Uganda
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) condemns the brutal attack by the Ugandan military on journalists and calls for immediate investigations and punishment...
Egypt Freedom of Expression Violations
Egypt: AFEX Welcomes Release of Journalist Mahmoud Hussein
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), welcomes the release of Al Jazeera journalist, Mahmoud Hussein, who was held in preventive detention since December...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
Nigeria: IPC Urges Release of Kidnapped Journalist Chidiebere Onyia
The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria, is highly disturbed that yet another journalist has been kidnapped.
The abduction at gun-point of Chidebere Onyia, a reporter...
Ghana Freedom of Expression Violations
Ghana: Soldiers, Vigilantes Assault Media Crew at Mining Site
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the harassment and assault of a news crew from Kumasi-based LUV FM at a mining site...
Uganda Digital Rights
AFEX Calls on Uganda Authorities to Ensure Safety of Journalists, Keep the Internet On during Elections
Ugandans go to the polls to elect a President on January 14, 2021, in a tensed context which has seen several journalists assaulted, arrested,...
Freedom of Expression Violations
Togo: Director of Publication Arrested
The High Authority for Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC), the institution in charge of media regulation in Togo, has requested the courts to withdraw the...
South Africa Freedom of Expression Violations
South African Police Shoot Journalist Reporting on Protests
South African journalist Thobile Mlangeni sustained injuries on 26 November 2020 when police allegedly fired rubber bullets indiscriminately in Mbombela, Mpumalanga Province.
The South African...