News and Press ReleasesBurkina Faso: Three journalists disappeared in separate incidents in June 11 Jul 2024 Journalists Adama Bayala, Serge Oulon and Kalifara Sere were abducted in separate incidents in the Burkinabe capital of Ouagadougou by suspected…UK: Assange's release is a massive boost for free speech 27 Jun 2024 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes Julian Assange’s release on 24 June as a significant victory for media freedom. The…Kenya: Journalists attacked by police during protest in Nairobi 27 Jun 2024 A number of journalists have been attacked and brutalised by the police while covering a nationwide protest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on 25…Nigeria: Journalist charged over articles about local businessman 27 Jun 2024 Precious Eze Chukunonso, a journalist and the publisher of News Platform, an online newspaper, was arrested on 27 May in his home in Gbagada, Lagos,…Mozambique: Journalist arrested, others harassed and equipment seized 12 Jun 2024 Mozambican journalists reporter Laves Macatane and cameraman Helder Matwassa, who work for Soico Television (STV), were harassed by the police and…The Gambia: GPU, IFJ hold three-day TOT workshop on Migration Reporting 31 May 2024 The Gambia Press Union (GPU) in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) under the Information , Training and Migration…Ghana: Journalist assaulted by political activists 27 May 2024 Journalist Dakurugu Abubakar Ndeeya of media company Zaa Multimedia was physically assaulted and brutalised by supporters of the New Patriotic Party…Cameroon: Police raided and assaulted journalists in Douala on WPFD 15 May 2024 The police in Cameroon had rudely raided, interrupted and assaulted journalists in Douala as they gathered to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on 3…African Journalists Demand Better Conditions and Safety to Combat Climate Crisis 03 May 2024 The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African regional organisation of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), joins the…Togo : arrestation, mauvais traitements et expulsion du journaliste français Thomas Dietrich 19 Apr 2024 Alors qu’il couvrait l’actualité politique et sociale togolaise, le journaliste français Thomas Dietrich a été brutalement arrêté, humilié et…South Africa: Daily Maverick shuts down for 24-hours to protest against journalism crisis 18 Apr 2024 The South African online news website, The Daily Maverick, which also runs a weekly newspaper, closed down its operations on 15 April for 24 hours to…Nigeria: FirstNews Editor released after two weeks in military custody 29 Mar 2024 The editor of FirstNews, an independent digital news network, Segun Olatunji, was abducted by at least ten armed men ‘two of them in military…Somalia: Unlawful appointment of Media Council threatens press freedom 18 Mar 2024 On 14 March, the Council of Ministers appointed members of the new Somali Media Council, without involving consultation with media organisations and…Malawi: Death of JUMA's General Secretary Charles Mkula 18 Mar 2024 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) had learned with great sadness of the unexpected death of the Secretary General of the Journalists…Somalia: Journalist shot and killed by security guard in the newsroom 14 Mar 2024 Journalist Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan, a reporter for the Somali National Television (SNTV) was killed on 13 March in the Abudwak district of the…Senegal: African Journalists' Congress Sets New Vision for Journalism, Elects New Leadership 08 Mar 2024 The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the African Regional Organisation of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), successfully held… Page 1 of 81. 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081 Next Load more