Niger reinstates prison sentences for journalists for defamation, insult
“The changes to Niger’s cybercrime law are a blow to the media community and a very disappointing step backwards for ...
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Journalist Gobeze Sisay facing terrorism investigation in Ethiopia after arrest in Djibouti
On May 9 and 10, Gobeze appeared before the Lideta branch of the Federal High Court in Addis Ababa, where ...
Two Ugandan journalists charged with cyberstalking the president, remanded to prison
Cyberstalking and “offensive communication” can carry prison terms of up to five and two years respectively under Uganda’s Computer Misuse ...
Tanzania police arrest cartoonist, journalists on cybercrime, illegal assembly allegations
Fwema was arrested days after publishing on his Instagram page a political cartoon that was critical of President Samia Suluhu ...
Togolese journalist detained, newspaper barred from publishing – CPJ
“Togolese authorities’ detention of journalist Carlos Ketohou and the forced closure of his newspaper are flagrant violations of press freedom ...
Uganda Elections: Police beat, detain journalists covering opposition candidates – CPJ
“The unabated violence and hostility against journalists ahead of Uganda’s general election is shocking."
PTCIJ organises webinar on laws protecting press freedom
The programme is themed "Exploring International and Regional Instruments for Upholding Press Freedom".
Detained CPJ staffers released in Tanzania
"Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo travelled to Tanzania to understand the challenges facing the Tanzanian press."
Tanzanian authorities detain media activists – CPJ
We are concerned for the safety of our colleagues Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo, who were detained while legally visiting ...