269 results found
14.03.2024
1 case
Côte d’Ivoire Electronic Communication Law raises concern for press freedom
Laws and regulations: Online / platform regulation
Africa: Côte D’ivoire
04.03.2024
1 case
Regulatory body suspends newspaper for three months over critical article
Censorship and regulation: Suspension of media outlet (temporary)
Africa: Togo
26.04.2024
1 case
Military authorities imprison journalist Ousmane Mamane over article critical of coup
Arrest/detention/charges: Imprisonment
Africa: Niger
25.04.2024
1 case
Authorities imprison journalist Soumana Maiga over reporting on Russian surveillance equipment installation
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Africa: Niger
11.04.2024
1 case
Regulatory body orders media to stop covering political party activities
Censorship and regulation: Issuance of a fine or other type of administrative action
Africa: Mali
08.04.2024
1 case
Police detain journalist Macmillan Mhone over report on corruption involving a business tycoon
Arrest/detention/charges: Civil charges/lawsuits
Africa: Malawi
17.04.2024
1 case
Lesotho journalists threatened over reports on corruption scandal
Verbal, online or physical attack: Verbal attack, threats against journalists
Africa: Lesotho
13.04.2024
1 case
Authorities imprison journalist Sandra Muhoza over comments in a WhatsApp group
Arrest/detention/charges: Imprisonment
Africa: Burundi
14.03.2024
30 cases
At least 30 media outlets suspended ahead of the presidential election
Censorship and regulation: Suspension of media outlet (temporary)
Africa: Chad
01.03.2024
1 case
18.02.2024
2 cases
Puntland police detain journalists, prevent them from reporting
Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/detention
Restrictions on access to information: Access restricted to officials/press conferences/venues
Africa: Somalia
09.03.2024
2 cases
Media regulatory body suspends two online news outlets over articles critical of Algeria
Censorship and regulation: Suspension of media outlet (temporary)
Africa: Mauritania
11.03.2024
1 case
Officials assault journalist Kesselee Sumo after interview with magistrate
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack on journalists, media infrastructure/offices
Africa: Liberia
28.03.2024
1 case
Journalist Appolinaire Mewenemesse arrested following critical report
Arrest/detention/charges: Imprisonment
Africa: Togo
15.03.2024
1 case
Nigeria intelligence agency detains journalist Segun Olatunji
Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/without charges
Africa: Nigeria
01.03.2024
1 case
15.03.2024
1 case
Unidentified individuals attack journalist Mwangi Muiruri at gunpoint
Surveillance/endangering Source Protection: Confiscation of a reporter's or media outlet's equipment, notes, mobile phone
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack on journalists, media infrastructure/offices
Africa: Kenya
03.04.2024
1 case
Security forces threaten and harass journalist Noel Konan
Verbal, online or physical attack: Verbal attack, threats against journalists
Africa: Côte D’ivoire
25.04.2024
2 cases
Authorities suspend BBC and VOA broadcasts for two weeks
Censorship and regulation: Suspension of media outlet (temporary)
Africa: Burkina Faso
27.02.2024
2 cases
Minister restricts journalists from coverage
Restrictions on access to information: Access restricted to officials/press conferences/venues
Africa: Zimbabwe