The IPI global network remains deeply alarmed by the escalating violence against journalists in Pakistan, following the killing of reporter Malik Hassan Zeb on July 14 — the 8th journalist to be killed in the country since the start of 2024. We urge authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the motive for […]

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The IPI global network welcomes the acquittal of Nigerian journalist Agba Jalingo of Cross River Watch newspaper by the Abuja Federal High Court on July 8 on cybercrime charges. The court’s decision is a landmark step in enforcing fundamental rights and protecting press freedom in the face of the increasing weaponization of cybercrime laws globally […]

In June 2024, IPI documented at least 38 violations or threats to press freedom in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Cases of physical assault, arrests, and detention of journalists were the most frequent violations recorded, followed by state-sponsored censorship of critical media. The highest number of violations were documented in Burkina Faso and Kenya. State […]