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Burkina Faso Military Junta Suspends VOA Broadcasts Over Militant Coverage

Burkina Faso’s military junta suspended Voice of America’s (VOA) broadcasts for three months. The suspension was due to VOA’s reporting …

South Africa sees increased cyberattacks in 2023

South Africa experienced an increase in cyberattacks in 2023, with 47% of organizations reporting between one and five incidents. 88% …

6 Togolese journalists attacked while covering opposition party meeting

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has demanded that Togolese authorities identify and hold accountable those responsible for attacking at …

Ethiopian police arrest French journalist, employer says (Antoine Galindo)

Ethiopian police have arrested French journalist Antoine Galindo on suspicion of “conspiracy to create chaos,” according to his employer, Africa …

Two Tunisian journalists jailed pending trial, bolstering fears for free speech

In Tunisia, two prominent journalists, Mourad Zghidi and Borhen Bsaiss from IFM radio, have been imprisoned pending trial for making …

Nigerian journalist detained over a week under cybercrime law

In Abuja, a Nigerian investigative journalist has languished in police custody for over a week without being presented in court, …

Somali Journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi Detained in Luuq, Gedo Region Since April 1 for Exposing Police Brutality

Somali journalist Mohamud Abdirashid Abdi has been arbitrarily detained in Luuq, Gedo region since April 1 after exposing police brutality …

Tunisian court imprisons journalist for insulting public official

Tunisian court sentences journalist Mohamed Boughalleb to six months in prison, sparking concerns over press freedom and judicial independence …

CPJ Concerned Over DRC Journalist’s Continued Detention

CPJ alarmed by ongoing detention of DRC journalist Stanis Bujakera …

Lesotho Journalist Ralikonelo Joki Killed After Radio Show

Lesotho journalist Ralikonelo Joki killed after radio show  …

Gunmen Kill Journalist in Cameroon

A journalist in the troubled northwest region of Cameroon was shot dead late on Sunday. According to a statement released …

Rwandan Journalist Critical of Government Dies

John Williams Ntwali, Rwandan journalist critical of govt, dies …