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IPC condemns attacks on journalists during governorship elections in...
For immediate release, March 18, 2023
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos is highly disturbed by the reported incidents of attacks on journalists and other...
Somalia
Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX demands unconditional release of Somali journalist Abdalle Ahmed...
The African Freedom of Exchange (AFEX) strongly condemns the rearrest of freelance journalist and press freedom advocate Abdalle Ahmed Mumin, and urges the Somali...
Ghana Attacks
MFWA condemns attack on Radio Ada, demands prosecution of perpetrators
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) roundly condemns the attack on the Radio Ada (93.3 FM), a community radio station in the Greater...
Benin Safety of Journalists
MFWA denounces conviction of journalists Patrice Gbaguidi, Hervé Alladé
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) welcomes the release of Beninese journalist Patrice Gbaguidi and Hervé Alladé, owner of the media outlet Le Soleil...
Somalia Attacks
AFEX Condemns the Killing of a Journalist, Demands a thorough Investigation and Justice
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has learned with dismay, the killing of Abdiaziz Mohamed Guled of Radio Mogadishu in a suicide attack...
Nigeria Attacks
IPC condemns the gruesome murder of OAP David Ekanem; calls for thorough investigation
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria condemns the reported gruesome murder of David Ekanem, popularly known as ‘Itiat Zion’, a member of...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
Another torrid October as #EndSARS one year memorials trigger a repeat of repression
Exactly one year after security forces unleashed deadly violence on protesters, killing a dozen on October 2020, the police in Nigeria have struck again,...
Sudan Safety of Journalists
AFEX calls on military coup leaders to ensure the safety, protection of journalists, and keep the internet open and accessible at all times.
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), urges the military junta in Sudan to release the manager of the state broadcaster, Maher Abugoukh, stop...
Africa Attacks
AFEX demands governments to end impunity for crimes against journalists, consolidate rule of law, and democracy
Each year, the world gathers to accord special attention to November 2, as a day sets apart to raise global awareness and demand an...
Africa Attacks
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists: MFWA deplores slow pace of progress
As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists today, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is calling governments and relevant...
Mozambique Impunity
Mozambique should account for missing journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco
Statement on International Day to Ending Crimes of Impunity against Journalists.
As the world commemorates the International Day to Ending Crimes of Impunity against Journalists,...
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11 journalists killed in Africa in less than nine months, AFEX demands a tough response from governments to end the impunity
For the past 273 days spanning January-September 2021, eleven journalists have been killed across sub-Sahara Africa in an orgy of repression that has scores...
Eswatini Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX Members, Other Press Freedom Groups Urge King of Eswatini to Guarantee Freedom of Expression
On 6 July 2021, the MISA Regional Governing Council chairperson, Golden Maunganidze wrote to His Royal Highness, King Mswati III to express MISA's concerns...
Zimbabwe Freedom of Expression Violations
Zimbabwe Falls on World Media Freedom Index
Zimbabwe has been ranked at 130 out of 180 countries in 2021 compared to its ranking at 126 in 2020, new rankings by the...