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Israel-Gaza war propelled journalist killings to near-record high – CPJ
New York, February 15, 2024—More than three quarters of the 99 journalists and media workers who…
Nigerian journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi convicted of conspiracy, defamation
A magistrate court in Nigeria’s southern Kwara State convicted Yushau and Olufemi of criminal defamation and…
Ahead of elections, Nigerian journalist Jonathan Ugbal attacked, others denied access
Jonathan Ugbal, editor of news website CrossRiverWatch, was attacked by supporters of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party…
French journalist Sonia Rolley expelled from DRC, denied accreditation
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must reverse their decision to expel journalist Sonia…
Investigative newspaper allowed to publish after 5-year ban
‘A rush of relief’: Tanzanian investigative newspaper allowed to publish after 5-year ban People read newspapers…
Ethiopia ends emergency, but pursues new cases against 3 detained journalists
* Amir Aman Kiyaro (left), a freelancer who contributes to The Associated Press, Thomas Engida (not…
Mali expels French reporter Benjamin Roger, suspends media accreditation process
*Photo: French reporter Benjamin Roger was recently expelled from Mali. The country has suspended its program…