Filter (Reset filter)

News

view more
|

Africa Media Monitoring April to June 2025: Threats to press freedom in Ethiopia, Somalia, and the DRC
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
State actors continue to lead in terms of attacks against the press; use of AI to spread disinformation.
Africa: Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, Somalia, Togo, Zambia
|
Advocacy

Sudan: IPI demands immediate release of Muammar Ibrahim by the RSF
IPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerPress Freedom
Muammar Ibrahim was detained as the RSF takes control of key areas of the besieged city of El-Fasher
Africa: Sudan
|
Advocacy

Niger: Authorities continue crackdown on press; four journalists remain behind bars
IPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerPress Freedom
IPI calls on authorities to stop targeting journalists for coverage of authorities and security situation
Africa: Niger
|
Advocacy

Kenya: Journalist Habil Onyango abducted, beaten
Investigative journalismIPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerPress Freedom
IPI: Authorities must conduct a swift, thorough investigation
Africa: Kenya
|
Advocacy

Sudanese journalist held without explanation since July
IPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerJournalist SafetyPress Freedom
IPI calls on the RSF paramilitary to immediately release El-Rashid Mohamed
Africa: Sudan

Alerts

view more
14.03.2024
1 case

Côte d’Ivoire Electronic Communication Law raises concern for press freedom
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Laws and regulations: Online / platform regulation
Africa: Côte D’ivoire
04.03.2024
1 case

Regulatory body suspends newspaper for three months over critical article
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Censorship and regulation: Suspension of media outlet (temporary)
Africa: Togo
26.04.2024
1 case

Military authorities imprison journalist Ousmane Mamane over article critical of coup
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Arrest/detention/charges: Imprisonment
Africa: Niger

Reports

view more
Press Freedom Violations in Africa: IPI Pilot Report