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World Press Freedom Day 2023: Statement by Media Institute...
Thus, the theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day – Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all...
Nigeria
Freedom of Expression
World Press Freedom Day 2023: MRA Calls on Nigerian...
LAGOS, Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to ensure adequate protection for media freedom in law and...
Nigeria Impunity
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: IPC Demands “Urgent Justice” for Attacked Journalists in Nigeria
This statement was originally published on ipcng.org on November 2, 2017.
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has said there should be urgent justice for...
CameroonNigeriaTogo Attacks
Culture of Impunity Still Pervasive in Africa: 113 FOE Violations Recorded, Only 10 Redressed
Impunity for crimes against journalists, media professionals, activists and citizens remains a worrying trend in Africa. According to the second edition of the Freedom...
Attacks
AFEX Calls for Immediate End to Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in Africa
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a network of African freedom of expression groups, has expressed serious concerns about the increased incidents of...
Gambia Impunity
Ending Impunity: Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspects of Deyda Hydara’s Murder
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on May 19, 2017.
A Magistrates’ court in the Gambian capital, Banjul has issued an arrest warrant for...
Cameroon Impunity
AFEX Welcomes Restoration of Internet Access in Cameroon, Urges Government to Release all Arbitrarily Detained
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) welcomes the restoration of internet connectivity in the North-west and South-west regions of Cameroon after 94 days...
Uganda Impunity
Fighting Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in Uganda: A Glimpse of Hope
A number of freedom of expression violators have recently been prosecuted for abusing journalists and media professionals carrying out their legitimate duty in Uganda.
The...
Somalia Attacks
AFEX Expresses Concern about Safety of Journalists in Somalia
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins its member, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) in expressing deep concern over the continuing...
Uganda Impunity
Ruling Party Youth Convicted of Assaulting Journalists in Uganda
This statement was originally published on hrnjuganda.org on March 29, 2017.
Five youth supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party have been found...
Attacks
President Magufuli of Tanzania Orders Release of Renowned Rapper
The Tanzanian President, John Magufuli, has ordered the release of a renowned rapper who was arrested by the police for reportedly critcising the Tanzanian...
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Freedom of Expression in Africa: 183 Killed by Security Agents in 3 Protests
A total of 183 deaths were recorded from July to December 2016 following clashes between protestors and security agents in three countries – Ethiopia,...
Uganda Attacks
Uganda: Business Woman Jailed One Year for Assaulting Journalist
This statement was originally published on hrnjuganda.org on March 15, 2017.
A business woman in Kayunga District, Naluwa Rose, has been convicted and sentenced to a one...
Gambia Impunity
Ending Impunity: Minister Apologises to Journalist
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on March 11, 2017.
Interior Minister of The Gambia, Mai Fatty has publicly apologised to Kebba Jeffang, the...