The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) challenged 26 provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.

"Namibian authorities’ mistreatment of journalists Jemima Beukes and Tracy Tafirenyika raises concerns about their willingness to face public scrutiny by...

Despite their fear, several Guinea-Bissau journalists told CPJ that they continued to attend and cover news conferences.

“Clearly, this is part of a broader effort to silence scrutiny of public affairs as Uganda heads into general elections."

“Nigerian authorities appear stuck in an era where they see the Cybercrime Act as a readily available tool to harass...

The three were initially arrested on October 30 and are accused of sending an invitation to a government news conference...

At least one of the officers punched Calony twice, causing the journalist to develop severe pains in his spine and...

CPJ has recently expressed concern over the deterioration of press freedom in Zambia.

The journalists were attacked when they entered the facility, according to a statement from the National Union of Journalists of...

"Mozambican journalists have paid a heavy price reporting the news amid unrest and a post-election crisis."

“We are relieved that President Barrow responded to appeals from local media representatives, the National Human Rights Commission..."

"If found guilty under the criminal code, the journalists could face up to 14 years in prison for violating section...

In northern Borno State, at least 10 armed police officers forcefully entered the office of RNI and detained nine members...

On 27 May, police arrested Mr Chukwunonso at his home in Badagry, a coastal town west of Nigeria’s biggest city,...

“The changes to Niger’s cybercrime law are a blow to the media community and a very disappointing step backwards for...

“Police in Senegal should be working to protect the press, not attacking and throwing tear gas at journalists to prevent...

“Cameroonian authorities must immediately release Bruno Bidjang without charge and drop its investigation into allegations of ‘rebellion’ against him."

If found guilty, the journalists face jail terms of up to seven years for conspiracy.

The court also ordered the residence of the sureties must be verified by the court registrar and that the sureties...

A team of 15 Criminal Investigation Service officers arrested Alberto, editor of the online news outlet A Denúncia, at his...

On 11 September, police officers detained AbdulRazaq and Bolakale, publishers of the independent news websites Just Event Online and The...

News outlets from at least five other countries — Kosovo, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, and Turkmenistan — have faced similar...

Both suspensions stem from the outlets’ coverage of the recent coup in Niger.

On May 9 and 10, Gobeze appeared before the Lideta branch of the Federal High Court in Addis Ababa, where...

"Nigerian authorities should swiftly identify and hold accountable those responsible for the recent attacks..."