Africa Media Monitoring July to September 2025: Threats to press freedom in DRC, Somalia, and Nigeria

Threats to press freedom surged in the DRC, Somalia, Nigeria, and Somaliland in July, August and September. This period also saw the killing of a journalist in the DRC

Gaza: IPI condemns killing of three Palestinian photojournalists by Israeli forces; calls on international community to take action

The cycle of impunity for targeted Israeli killings of journalists continues, even amid a fragile ceasefire

Turkey: IPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate release

IPI condemns the misuse of anti-terror laws to criminalize journalism

Romania: IPI calls for impartial investigation as coordinated smear campaign targets journalist Emilia Șercan

Investigative journalist faces online harassment and death threats following reporting on Justice Minister

Uganda must allow journalists to freely and safely cover elections

IPI calls on authorities to restore internet access and protect journalist safety

Slovakia: IPI condemns violent attack on prominent media commentator

Alarm raised over problematic response of government ministers to physical attack

Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes

Ankara, November 26, 2025 – A mission delegation composed of eight international press freedom, free expression and human rights organisations has concluded a joint press freedom mission to Türkiye. The delegation met with journalists, civil society, political party representatives, MPs, the judicial branch, regulatory bodies, and foreign diplomatic missions to discuss Türkiye's rapidly deteriorating media freedom environment.

Tanzania: IPI strongly condemns attacks on journalists amid post-election protest crackdown

At least 3 journalists killed and two arrested

India: IPI, partners demand urgent protection for journalist Rana Ayyub following death threats

IPI joins nine press freedom organizations in letter to Indian police commissioner urging further steps to ensure the safety of journalist Rana Ayyub amid escalating threats

Impunity Day: MFRR renews urgent call for justice for murdered journalists around Europe

War in Ukraine continues to see killing of journalists reporting on conflict

IPI General Assembly Resolution: States must urgently increase protections and support for journalists in exile

Turkey: IPI denounces fatal attack on journalist Hakan Tosun, urges swift and transparent investigation

The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the fatal attack on journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun and calls on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to bring all perpetrators to justice.

In Memory of Daphne: Media reform public consultations must lead to National Action Plan

On the eve of the anniversary of journalist's assassination, IPI joins call on media freedom reform

IPI joins 9 organizations calling on Ursula von der Leyen to address media freedom in Western Balkans

Coalition of media freedom, freedom of expression and journalists’ organizations calls on the European Commission President to address the media freedom crisis during her visit to the Western Balkans this week

Bulgaria: Mission to examine media freedom and independent journalism

IPI to join press freedom mission to Sofia

Sudanese journalist held without explanation since July

IPI calls on the RSF paramilitary to immediately release El-Rashid Mohamed

Report: Media freedom threats in Europe in first half of 2025

Monitoring report records 709 press freedom violations across EU member states and candidate countries

Czech Republic: Ten demands for maintaining media freedom ahead of election

Media freedom groups underscore importance of cross party support for independent journalism and media freedom as part of a democratic society

Gaza: IPI strongly condemns killing of five Palestinian journalists by Israeli military

The international community must use all possible diplomatic means to pressure Israel to ensure the safety of journalists

Turkey: IPI condemns armed attack on Evrensel’s İzmir bureau, calls for urgent investigation

The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the armed attack on the İzmir bureau of Turkey’s Evrensel newspaper and calls on authorities to ensure the safety of critical media outlets and journalists.