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Internet freedom in The Gambia: legislative framework, trends and future prospects
In this report, AFEX highlights the challenges to internet freedom in The Gambia and makes recommendations on how the situation can be improved.
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Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
MFWA calls on Nigerian President to reverse predecessor’s poor freedom of expression record
On May 29, 2023, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over from President Muhammadu Buhari as the new helmsman in Nigeria’s presidency. Even though the...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
IPC condemns attack on radio station
For immediate release, June 8, 2023
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria demands thorough investigation into the recent attack on the facilities of...
Senegal Digital Rights
9 dead, TV stations shut, internet disrupted in Senegal
Nine protesters have died, the internet has been disrupted and the signals of a pro-opposition television station temporarily cut as the conviction of Senegal’s...
Nigeria Access To Information
MRA Urges Incoming Nigerian to Make Transparency the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Democracy
LAGOS, Sunday, May 28, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make transparency and accountability the cornerstone...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression
World Press Freedom Day 2023: MRA Calls on Nigerian government to ensure adequate protection for media freedom
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...
Liberia Safety of Journalists
World Press Freedom Day 2023: Statement by Centre for Media Studies and Peacebuilding
May 3, 2023
The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP) extends warm sentiments to Journalists and media workers in observance of World Press Freedom...
Ghana Freedom of Expression Violations
Media coalition in Ghana calls for repeal of false publication laws
The Media Foundation of West Africa (MFWA) with three other media organisations has called on the government of President Nana Akufo-Addo to annul aspects...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
TV Cameraman Brutalised by Hoodlums at Ruling Party Campaign Rally
A cameraman with Trust Television, Mr. Taiwo Yishau, was on February 21, 2023 brutalised by some hoodlums at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
World Radio Day: MRA Calls on Government, Regulator to Embark on Comprehensive Reform of Broadcast Sector
Lagos, Monday, February 13, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to take advantage...
West Africa Digital Rights
How Governments in West Africa violated internet rights in 2022
In 2022, five African countries were plunged into spells of cyber disruptions that affected the lives and livelihoods of at least 30 million of...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
IPC condemns threat on journalist’s life
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria is greatly concerned about the reported threats on the life of Premium Times Journalist, Saviour Imukudo.
A report...