Ethiopia’s Press Freedom Dreams under Abiy Ahmed Turning into Nightmare
Before Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali came to power in 2018, the country was known for its infamous blocking of…
Good News, Bad News: A Story of Internet Shutdowns in Togo And Ethiopia
The pushback against internet shutdowns in Africa received a boost last month when the Economic Community of West African States…
Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia and Sudan Revoke YouTube Access Throughout 2010s
YouTube is an important part of African online space because it offers a platform for both traditional media and independent…
AFEX Appeals to African Governments to Actively Promote and Defend Freedom of Expression ahead of World Press Freedom Day Celebration
In the next few days, hundreds of stakeholders across the globe will converge in Africa in the Ethiopian capital and…
Stakeholders Call for a Coordination Mechanism on Safety of Journalists in Africa
Representatives from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Africa, including the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), and government institutions have…
Registration for Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica18) Opened
Registration for the sixth edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2018 (FIFAfrica18) is opened. FIFAfrica18 is a…
Annual Report on the State of Internet Freedom in Africa
The Annual Report on the State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2017 tracks Internet/digital rights related incidents and developments recorded in…
Citizens Voices Grow Online Despite Repressive Environment: State of Internet Freedom in Africa
Accra, Ghana, Tuesday, 26 June, 2018: Countries across Africa continued to witness progressive deterioration in the online environment in 2017…
Uphold Freedom of Expression Rights, AFEX Appeals to Ethiopian Government
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins the International community to condemn the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression…
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…
Stakeholders to Prioritise Safety of Journalists and Issues of Impunity in Africa
Communiqué A one-day Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity was held in Juba, South…
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)…
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