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Togo: Press freedom threatened by arbitrary arrests of journa

ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned by the arrest and detention of Ferdinand Ayité and Joël Egah, the publishing directors for the newspapers “L’Alternative” and “Fraternité,” […]

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 […]

Guinea: Lift the 36-month ban on protests

ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned by Guinea’s transitional authorities’ announcement that all demonstrations will be banned in the country for the duration of the transition period, […]

Gambia: Stop attacks on human rights defenders and journalists

ARTICLE 19 is concerned about the recent crackdown on freedom of expression in The Gambia. The government of The Gambia must cease all attacks on […]

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO ONLINE DISINFORMATION ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Tuesday 10 May 12:00-13:15 WAT / 13:00 – 14:15 SAST / 14:00 – 15:15 EAT On Tuesday 10 May, Global Partners Digital, the Centre for […]

Mali: Suspension of French media outlets threatens freedom of expression

ARTICLE 19 expresses its concern over the Malian authorities’ recent suspension of media outlets France 24 and Radio France International (RFI) after accusing them of publishing ‘false’ […]

Burkina Faso: Respect for human rights must be at the heart of negotiations

Following the military takeover in Burkina Faso on 24 January, ARTICLE 19 calls on the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African […]

Togo: Press freedom threatened by arbitrary arrests of journa

Togo: Suspension of “L’Alternative” newspaper by the HAAC is an attack on press freedom and the right to information

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