Africa Media Monitoring April to June 2025: Threats to press freedom in Ethiopia, Somalia, and the DRC

State actors continue to lead in terms of attacks against the press; use of AI to spread disinformation.

MIF2024: Investigative journalism needs to solve its business model

Experts explain how to navigate the challenges that arise for investigative publications hoping to generate revenue and make a return on investment

New Senegal government must prioritize media freedom

IPI, partners submit letter to newly elected president urging steps to safeguard press freedom and journalist safety

Spotlight: Press Freedom in Senegal in 2024

Overview of growing attacks and restrictions

Senegal: Clampdown on media, internet access amid election delay protests

Authorities must rescind the withdrawal of Walf TV license and respect the media’s right to cover protests

IPI publishes new toolkit on press freedom frameworks in Senegal

Senegal: Journalist Pape Ale Niang detained for the third time

Authorities must immediately release journalist

IPI joins global civil society coalition condemning internet shutdowns in Senegal

Senegal must keep the internet on and safeguard fundamental rights

Senegal: Authorities must release journalist Maty Ndaye Niang and two columnists

Arrests are the latest alarming incidents in Senegal’s recent press freedom backslide

IPI condemns recent internet shutdowns and mobile network disruptions in Mauritania, Guinea, and Senegal

Shutdowns are a disproportionate restriction on press freedom and access to information

Senegal: Authorities must release journalist Pape Ndiaye

Two journalists jailed in space of five months in Senegal

Senegal: IPI calls for release of journalist Pape Alé Niang

Authorities also urged to investigate assault on reporter Fatou Dione

Senegal: Protect journalist safety during parliamentary election

Recent political tensions raise fears about increasing attacks on the press

IPI calls for immediate release of Senegal journalist Adama Gaye

Journalist and commentator held on charges of ‘insulting’ country’s president

Dans la perspective de 2015, l’IPI publie un Guide pour les journalistes ayant à traiter des OMD

Vingt-et-un journalistes provenant de six continents échangent des conseils et leur motivation à couvrir les questions liées au développement

Senegalese President commits to decriminalising press offences

IPI welcomes Macky Sall’s comments to the African Media Leaders Forum