Tunisian lawyers slam continued detention of commentator
Defence team argues Tunisia is abusing legal powers to extend the imprisonment of political analyst Mourad Zeghidi.
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Zimbabwe journalist freed on bail after opposition interview
A Zimbabwe court granted bail to journalist Blessed Mhlanga after over two months in detention for interviewing a critic of President Mnangagwa.
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Burkina Faso detains civil group leader amid mounting crackdown
The Patriotic Front reports that its deputy leader was detained by intelligence agents in another case of alleged enforced disappearance.
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Burkina Faso urged to release three detained journalists
Human Rights Watch urges Burkina Faso to release three journalists arrested amid a crackdown on press freedom and growing concerns over their whereabouts.
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Lack of fuel delays journalist’s court appeal in Burundi
A Burundian journalist’s court appeal was postponed indefinitely due to a lack of fuel to transport her from prison to the court.
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Guinea launches investigation into anti-junta journalist arrest
Journalist critical of Guinea’s junta, Habib Marouane Camara, was arrested under unclear circumstances, prompting an official investigation into the incident.
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Burundi’s crackdown continues, journalist jailed
A Burundian journalist, Sandra Muhoza, faces a potential 12-year prison sentence for a WhatsApp message criticizing the government’s distribution of weapons.
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Chad announces new media restrictions ahead of polls
The Association of Chad’s Online Media has criticized new regulations imposed by authorities that may limit online journalism, highlighting threats to press freedom ahead of elections.
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Senegalese media blacked out to protest government pressure
A “Day Without Press” was observed in Senegal as media outlets united against government actions they see as an attempt to control information and muzzle the press.
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Zambian politician detained for accusing Congolese president
Zambian police have detained opposition leader Fred M’membe on charges of sedition.
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