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Pervasive Culture of Impunity in Africa: 95% of Freedom of Expression Violations Left Unpunished
Over 95% Freedom of Expression (FOE) violations recorded in 19 countries in Africa have been left unaddressed by authorities in Africa according, to the...
Democratic Republic Of Congo Attacks
Uphold Freedom of Expression Rights of Citizens – AFEX to Government of DRC
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) bemoans the crackdown on freedom of expression, access to information and freedom of assembly rights of citizens...
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Stakeholders to Prioritise Safety of Journalists and Issues of Impunity in Africa
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A one-day Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity was held in Juba, South Sudan, on Monday, December 11,...
Cameroon Digital Rights
45 Days in Cyber Darkness: Cameroon Switches off Internet for Second Time in the Year
The government of Cameroon has within the last one year shut down the Internet in its attempt to clampdown on demonstrations by aggrieved citizens...
Cameroon Attacks
AFEX Bemoans Crackdown on Protesters in Anglophone Regions of Cameroon
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) denounces the brutality of Cameroon’s security forces against unarmed civilians reportedly killing 12 people and injuring many...
Cameroon Free Expression and The Law
Cameroon Crises: President Orders Release of Journalists, Consortium Leaders and Others
The President of the Republic of Cameroon, Paul Biya, has ordered the Military Court in Yaoundé to drop charges against four journalists and two...
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AFEX Freedom of Expression (FOE) Situation in Africa Report
The periodic Freedom of Expression Situation in Africa Report is an intervention by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) that seeks to monitor...
Democratic Republic Of Congo Attacks
Journalist Detained without Trial in DRC
A Congolese journalist has been detained by the country’s security agents without charge since July 31, 2017.
According to Journaliste en Danger (JED), a member...
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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...
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...
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AFEX Freedom of Expression (FOE) Situation in Africa Report
The periodic Freedom of Expression Situation in Africa Report is an intervention by the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) that seeks to monitor...
Cameroon Attacks
AFEX Petitions AU Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression to Intervene in Cameroon Crisis
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), on April 13, 2017 petitioned the African Union (AU) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access...