11 trailblazing organisations shortlisted for 2026 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award

This year’s global group of shortlisted organisations serve as a testament to the resilience of independent media amid turbulent times

Meet 10 news organizations joining Local News Accelerator 2025

IPI’s Media Innovation kicks off the accelerator programme with a strong group of 10 global media organizations

Nigeria: Authorities must investigate attacks on journalists covering protests, ensure their safety

Over 30 journalists faced attacks or interference covering recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations

IPI welcomes acquittal of Nigerian journalist on cybercrime charges

Nigeria must act further to end abuse of Cybercrimes Act to target journalists

IPI Africa 2023 Press Freedom Monitoring Report

Impunity for attacks on the press continues; positive legislative and judicial developments offer hope

Africa Media Monitoring May 2024: Threats to press freedom in Nigeria, Uganda and Somalia

Journalists targeted through cybercrime law in Nigeria, others assaulted and detained in Uganda and Somalia

MIF2024: asking the right questions paves the way to sustainability

Industry leaders explore strategies for sustaining media organizations amidst financial challenges and changing audience behaviors.

Nigeria must release journalist Daniel Ojukwu

Authorities detained Ojukwu under cybercrime law over corruption story

Africa Media Monitoring March 2024: Threats to press freedom in Chad, Nigeria, and Togo

Journalist Idriss Yaya killed in Chad

Nigeria: IPI welcomes release of editor abducted by military

Military personnel must be held accountable for the illegal detention and surveillance of Segun Olatunji

IPI Nigeria calls on authorities to produce abducted FirstNews editor Segun Olatunji

Olatunji seized from his home by men in military-style uniforms on March 15

IPI, CPJ, and MFWA submit petition to Nigerian authorities on 2020 journalist killing

Petition demands justice for student journalist Pelumi Onifade

Nigeria: Journalists targeted again under cybercrime law

Four journalists charged with conspiracy, cyber stalking, and defamation after critical coverage of university official

Nigeria: IPI welcomes ECOWAS Court decision protecting freedom of expression standards

Event recap: IPI and AFEX side event on the online safety of female journalists in Africa at ACHPR NGO Forum

Conclusions and key recommendations

#IPIWoCo Recap: Modelling the journalism business under pressure

Independent journalists and news outlets in challenging or repressive environments are finding ways to stay viable

#IPIWoCo Recap: Cybercrime laws: A new frontline for press freedom

Planned U.N. cybercrime treaty threatens to undermine free expression

IPI monitoring: Press freedom under threat in Kenya, Nigeria

March 2023 IPI Africa Press Freedom Monitoring Report

IPI monitoring: Journalists in Nigeria, DRC face continuing attacks

February 2023 IPI Africa Press Freedom Monitoring Report

Nigeria elections: Attacks on journalists must be investigated

New government must prioritize protection of press freedom, journalist safety