Publication – Article 19

ARTICLE19 West Africa salutes the courage of journalists and all media practitioners

As we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE19 West Africa salutes the courage of journalists and all media practitioners across the regional who work tirelessly […]

Nigeria: COVID-19 response should not be used to violate the right to life and intimidate journalists

ARTICLE 19, African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) and Human Environment Development Agenda Resource Centre […]

Guinea: Government must investigate excessive use of force and internet restrictions

The legislative election and referendum on a Constitution revision which would allow the President to run for a third term on Sunday 22 March 2020 […]

Gambia: The Select Committee on Human Rights and Constitutional Matters of the National Assembly of The Gambia adopts a road map for a human right and a compliance checklist

“We are committed to further strengthen the capacity of our National Assembly and pleased to have practical tools that will assist us assess compliance of […]

Gambia: New regime crackdown a chilling reminder of 22 years of repression

ARTICLE 19 is extremely concerned by the crackdown on protesters and journalists in The Gambia and calls for an immediate investigation into the excessive use […]

Nigeria: Urgent appeal in relation to the arrest and detention of Mr Omoyele Sowore, Nigerian journalist and human rights defender

United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, […]