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,…
Cote d’Ivoire: Prison Officers Assault and Detain Journalist in Prison Cell
A journalist who had gone to a prison facility in Abidjan to interview a warden about allegations of extortion of…
IPC Demands Recall of Journalist Suspended over Facebook Post on Non-Payment of Salary
The International Press Centre Lagos has described as unjust and inhuman the suspension of Vivian Ottih, a lawyer and senior…
Uganda’s Social Media Tax Undermining COVID-19 Fight
Globally, in the wake of the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), social media has played various roles, such as filling…
Police Arrest Six Journalists over Report on University
Police have arrested six journalists at Makerere University who had been invited to cover a story of foreign students who…
Liberian Police seize Journalist’s Phones and Demand Deletion of Live Video
Police in Monrovia have seized broadcast equipment belonging to the editor of the local daily and online publisher FrontPage Africa…
MFWA, National Partners Petition ACHPR Special Rapporteur to secure the release of Beninois Journalist
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and its 15 National Partner organisations in West Africa have petitioned the Special…
MRA Calls on Nigerian Government to Ensure Safety, Release of Kidnapped Radio Presenter
Lagos, Wednesday, May 6, 2020: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned Monday’s abduction of Ms Chinenye Iwuoha, a presenter with…
Journalist Sacked over Suspected Coronavirus Infection, Another Sacked Over Coronavirus Report
Two journalists (from Senegal and Nigeria) have been sacked from their media outlets over coronavirus-related issues. In Senegal, a journalist…
AFEX Condemns Murder of Journalist in Somalia
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) condemns the murder of journalist Said Yusuf Ali, of privately-owned Kalsan TV in…
IPC Enjoins Government, Institutional Stakeholders to Ensure Safe Working Environment For Journalists and Media Practitioners
As the global society celebrates the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2020, the International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos, has reminded…
Police Release Vision Group Journalist on Bond
Police in Kamuli released Gwebayanga Tom, a Vision Group Correspondent in Buyende district on 22nd April 2020 after spending a…