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Article 19 envisages a world without any discrimination of speech and where people are free to express their opinions and participate in decision-making and make informed choices about the subjects that fall under them in a transparency of information.

West Africa: Terrorist attacks on journalists in the Sahel must be addressed urgently

8 May 2021 0

ARTICLE 19 strongly condemns the recent terrorist attacks on journalists in Mali and Burkina Faso, which resulted in the deaths of three people and the […]

The decline in press freedom is a matter of concern in West Africa

4 May 2021 0

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 […]

Niger: Government must investigate post-election crackdown and release protesters

12 April 2021 0

Following on from Niger’s new president, Mohamed Bazoum, being sworn in on 2 April 2021, ARTICLE 19 calls for an independent investigation into the continued […]

Senegal: Attacks on opposition, protesters and media a cause of grave concern

6 March 2021 0

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

1 March 2021 0

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 […]