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Cameroon: Critical journalist Martinez Zogo found murdered

IPI, the global network for independent media, calls on authorities in Cameroon to swiftly investigate the horrific murder of journalist Martinez Zogo and ensure the culprits are brought to justice. Zogo, the director of Radio Amplitude, was kidnapped on January 17. His body was found four days later, on January 21. “’His body was found […]

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Mozambique: Journalist Rosario Cardoso assaulted 

The IPI global network is alarmed by reports that Mozambican journalist Rosario Cardoso was assaulted by local police on January 15. We call on authorities to conduct an independent and thorough investigation to determine the circumstances of this attack and ensure that all perpetrators are held fully accountable.  Cardoso was allegedly assaulted by police, who […]

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Under threat, local newsrooms innovate to survive in Georgia

In its 30 years of independence, Georgia has faced deep political polarization. The news media landscape itself has come to reflect these divisions, resulting in societal tension. Meanwhile, media capture has dramatically reduced the state of press freedom in Georgia. Despite these challenges, local newsrooms continue to survive and thrive through innovation and building relationships […]

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Philippines: IPI Board member Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion

The International Press Institute welcomes today’s acquittal of IPI Executive Board member and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa on four tax evasion charges that were part of a campaign of legal harassment against her. A clear victory for press freedom, this ruling must lead to the end of the Philippine government’s attacks against Ressa […]

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