On February 28, journalist Maimouna Ndour Faye, who presents political programmes for the 7TV television channel, was attacked and stabbed near her home. The motive behind the attack was not clear. The incident occurred at a time when the country recorded several incidents of assaults on journalists and media houses. Faye told IPI that she returned to work in April and that the police investigations are still ongoing.
IPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerPhysical attack on journalists, media infrastructure/officesVerbal, online or physical attack