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Malawi: IPI condemns threats against journalist Gregory Gondwe following corruption investigation

The IPI global network condemns threats against Malawi investigative journalist Gregory Gondwe by the Malawi Defence Forces after he published an investigation exposing corruption in the supply of military equipment.  Gondwe, who works with the Platform for Investigative Journalism in Malawi, said yesterday that he is currently in hiding and fearing for his life.  “In […]

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Azerbaijan aims to “completely silence” media ahead of presidential election

Independent media in Azerbaijan are under unprecedented attack since a campaign of politically motivated arrests launched by authorities at the end of November. In the space of a few weeks, authorities have put more journalists behind bars than over the past decade. On January 15, police in Baku detained independent journalist Shahin Rzayev, the latest […]

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Cameroon: One year later, IPI renews calls for investigation into the murder of journalist Jean Jacques Ola Bebe

The IPI global network reiterates its call on Cameroonian authorities to launch a thorough and impartial investigation and hold accountable those responsible for the murder of journalist and commentator Jean Jacques Ola Bebe.  Ola Bebe was killed one year ago, on February 2, 2023, by unknown individuals in Yaoundé, Cameroon’s capital. His killing took place […]

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IJ4EU fund opens new calls for watchdog reporters in Europe

Newsrooms and freelancers eligible for funding and support Deadline for applications: March 31, 2024 Sign up to the IJ4EU newsletter to stay informed IPI’s Investigative Journalism for Europe (IJ4EU) programme opened two new calls for proposals on February 1, 2024, inviting newsrooms and individual journalists to apply for funding to collaborate on transnational investigations. IJ4EU’s […]

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