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.
Senegalese media blacked out to protest government pressure Read More »
Zambian police have detained opposition leader Fred M’membe on charges of sedition.
Zambian politician detained for accusing Congolese president Read More »
Reporters Without Borders condemns Kenyan police brutality against journalists covering anti-government protests.
Kenya police accused of vicious attacks on press freedom Read More »
A Tunisian appeals court reduced the prison sentence of a TV broadcaster convicted under a controversial decree used to stifle dissent.
Tunisia eases sentence for criticized broadcaster Read More »
UNSMIL urges authorities to release him and calls for the protection of all media workers in Libya.
Tripoli journalist detained, UN mission seeks release Read More »
Reporters Without Borders expresses alarm about the shrinking space for independent media in the country.
Algeria cracks down on media, detains journalists Read More »
The press union in Guinea slams the military junta’s media ban as “repressive.” Hundreds of journalists have lost their jobs, and a general strike looms.
Guinea junta curbs media, strike looms Read More »
The move follows a media ban imposed by the junta, raising concerns about press freedom in the West African nation.
Guinea braces for strike as junta bans major media outlets Read More »
Two Tunisian media figures were sentenced to one year in prison for “spreading false news” and “defaming” others, raising concerns about freedom of expression in the country.
One year prison sentence for Tunisian media pundits Read More »
Guinea’s military government banned four radio stations and one TV channel, raising concerns about press freedom and prompting threats of renewed protests.
Guinea’s junta silences independent media, RSF condemns move Read More »
