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Sudan: IPI welcomes release of three journalists, presses for those still missing
Journalist Safety
Both sides in the war are still holding and disappearing reporters
Africa: South Sudan, Sudan
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Advocacy

Lesotho: Armed men abduct and assault Newsday editor
Journalist SafetyPress Freedom
IPI condemns the abduction and demands a swift and thorough investigation into the attack
Africa: Lesotho
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Advocacy

Kenya: IPI condemns abduction of editor as attacks on journalists mount
Journalist Safety
The incident follows foiled June attempt as IPI calls for a credible and transparent investigation into Alex Kiprotich's abduction and release.
Africa: Kenya
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Advocacy

Mali: Military junta uses cybercrime provisions to target journalists
Cybercrime LawsPress Freedom
IPI calls on authorities to release jailed journalists and end the weaponisation of cybercrime laws
Mali
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Advocacy

IPI welcomes the adoption of the ACHPR resolution on the need to conduct a study on SLAPPs in Africa
SLAPPs
The resolution recommends states adopt measures to protect public watchdogs, including journalists, from abusive lawsuits
Africa

Reports

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Rapport de monitoring d’IPI sur le climat et l’environnement : au moins 19 cas de menaces et d’attaques contre des journalistes
Climate Journalism
Rapport de monitoring d'IPI : mars - septembre 2025
Africa

Rapport de monitoring d’IPI : Exploitation des ressources et gestion des terres, des sujets à risque pour les journalistes africains
Climate JournalismIPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerJournalist Safety
IPI a documenté plus de deux douzaines de cas de menaces et d'attaques contre des journalistes environnementaux en Afrique entre octobre 2025 et mars 2026
Africa

Africa Media Freedom Monitoring: April to June 2026
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
IPI records nearly 100 cases of threats and attacks on journalists across Africa; rise in attacks on journalists covering protests
Africa

IPI monitoring report: Resource exploitation, land management remain risky beats for Africa’s journalists
Climate JournalismIPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerJournalist Safety
IPI documents more than two dozen cases of threats and attacks on environmental journalists in Africa between October 2025 and March 2026
Africa

Africa Media Monitoring: January to March 2026
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Threats to press freedom in Somalia, DRC, and Zimbabwe
Africa

Event

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12.08.2026

Webinar: SLAPPs–the growing threat against climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Discussion on research findings on abusive litigation against environmental and climate journalists in Africa and interventions to safeguard journalists
Africa
01.07.2026

Webinar: Risks and threats to Africa’s environmental and climate reporters
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Join IPI for an expert conversation on latest monitoring findings — and ways to counter challenges
Africa
31.03.2026

Women journalists shaping climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate Journalism
Marking Women's History Month, IPI hosts a webinar to create a space to celebrate women on the frontlines of climate and environmental reporting
Africa
30.09.2025

Editors’ roundtable: Building collaborative strategies for strengthening climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate JournalismJournalist Safety
Africa

Podcasts & Videos

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Women journalists shaping climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate Journalism
Marking Women's History Month, IPI hosts a webinar to create a space to celebrate women on the frontlines of climate and environmental reporting
Africa

Alerts

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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