As Nigeria moves forward under a new president and administration, ARTICLE 19 urges the Nigerian government to take urgent action to protect journalists and ensure
Elections are a cornerstone of democracy, but if they are held amidst insecurity and human rights violations, their value and legitimacy are called into question. As
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the current political situation and escalating tensions in Senegal. From 4 January to 16 February 2023, ARTICLE 19 observed a range
Hon. Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-SonoSpecial Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to InformationAfrican Union London – Dakar, 11 January 2023 Request for intervention – Senegal
ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the arrest and detention of investigative journalist Pape Alé Niang on Sunday, 6 November, 2022. Niang is being prosecuted for disseminating
Burkina Faso’s second military takeover in less than a year has sparked fears of rising violations against the right to freedom of expression and other
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned by the crackdown on expression we have witnessed in Senegal in recent months. We call on the Senegalese authorities to
ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the five million Naira (N5,000,000.00) fine imposed on media outlets Trust Television Network (Trust TV), NTA-StarTimes Limited, MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, and
ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the deadly repression of demonstrators by Guinean law enforcement officials on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 July 2022. At least four
