The IPI global network welcomes the recent decision by the ECOWAS Court of Justice which declared some provisions of the Nigeria broadcasting regulations as incompatible with the freedom of expression guarantees in the  African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). In a judgment delivered on October 23, 2023, the Court ruled that Articles 3(1)(1) […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and the Coalition Against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE) in condemning the lawsuit against Dutch daily newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad (FD) and stands in solidarity with the FD and its journalists. The case, of which the hearing will take place on 13 November […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, drones have become a ubiquitous presence, reshaping conflicts and redefining strategies. Russian forces continue to wage technologically advanced warfare in Ukraine, exploiting an unexpected resource: Western technology. A team of investigative reporters supported by IPI’s IJ4EU fund for cross-border journalism has revealed how components made by companies in […]

November 8 marks two months since the arrest and detention of journalist Stanis Bujakera by the authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The IPI global network condemns his continued detention and reiterates its call on authorities to release him immediately. Bujakera was arrested and detained on September 8, at the airport in Kinshasa, […]