Ghana: MFWA condemns violent scenes at ‘Arise Ghana’ protests
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the various acts of violence that marred the anti-government demonstration in Accra…
Communiqué of two-day Media Capacity Building Workshop on Safety
The two-day workshop organised by International Press Centre (IPC) for Journalists in Anambra, Delta and Edo States in Asaba, Delta…
Nigeria: IPC Decries Detention and Harassment of Wikki Times Publisher and Reporter
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, condemns in strong terms the harassment and molestation of Mr. Haruna Mohammed, the publisher of WikkiTimes online newspaper and one…
Nigeria: Photojournalists Kidnapped, Released After Payment of Ransom
On June 15, 2022, Mr. Uchenna Nwube, along with his friend’s mother-in-law, were kidnapped on their way back to Abakaliki…
Mozambique: New Anti-Terrorism Bill Undermines Press Freedom
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the passing of a repressive bill by the parliament…
Mozambique: New Anti-Terrorism Bill Undermines Press Freedom
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about the passing of a repressive bill by the parliament…
WPFD 2022: MRA Calls on Government to Create Safe and Conducive Environment for Journalism Practice in Nigeria
Lagos, Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on governments at all levels in Nigeria to take…
Nigeria: MRA Calls on Government to Investigate Attempted Abduction of Journalist
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on April 4, 2022, called on the Federal Government and its relevant law enforcement and security…
Lesotho journalists commit to professionalism
Journalists in Lesotho have launched a pledge to uphold ethical principles of journalism during elections that are due to be…
GPU Calls for Gender Equality in Gambian Media
PRESS STATEMENT: Fajara, March 8, 2022 – The Gambia Press Union (GPU) joins the world to mark this year’s International…
Uganda: Journalists Targeted During 2021 General Elections, Denying the Public Access To Information
‘Once bitten, twice shy’, is a common adage that has been evidently exhibited within journalism in Uganda, especially when it…
Court grants bail to two online journalists after three weeks on remand
Kampala, 17th/June/2021; Court at Buganda Road has this afternoon granted cash bail to two online journalists, Pidson Kareire and Darious…