The decline in press freedom is a matter of concern in West Africa
This May 3, 2021 marks the celebration of the 28th World Press Freedom Day theme “Information as a Public Good” and the 30th anniversary of […]
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Senegal: Attacks on opposition, protesters and media a cause of grave concern
Activists have been arrested, journalists and medias have come under attack and at least five people have died as anti-government protests erupted, quickly progressing to […]
Togo: Suspension of “L’Alternative” newspaper by the HAAC is an attack on press freedom and the right to information
ARTICLE 19 urges the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC) in Togo to reconsider its decision to suspend the bi-weekly « L’Alternative » newspaper […]
Governments must protect women victims of violence during the coronavirus pandemic
ARTICLE 19 West Africa called today on governments to do more to protect women from the most pervasive breach of human rights: violence against women. […]
Guinea: Crackdown on post-electoral protests by security forces must be investigated
ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns excessive use of force by security forces and the riots by supporters of political parties in the aftermath of the presidential […]