Nigeria: New administration must prioritise journalists’ safety
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 […]
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Senegal: Arrest of journalist violates vital rights and freedoms
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: Military coup is a blow to stability and threatens human rights
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 […]
Senegal: Rise in censorship and crackdown on expression
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 […]
Nigeria: Arbitrary fines on media outlets violate press freedom
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 […]