Freedom of the Press 2007: Cape Verde

Three journalists – Hermínio Silves, Daniel Almeida and Alexandre Semedo – are being investigated, for their report on the alleged involvement of a government official in the killing of a suspect dating back to 2014.

Journalist Hermínio Silves denies all allegations against him and vows to protect his sources despite being summoned 3 times by Cape Verde authorities.

(RSF/IFEX) – According to RSF, on 18 February 1998, programming of the private radio station, Radio Comercial, was suspended by the government. The explanation offered by authorities is that the frequency given to Radio Comercial in 1997 was provisional. According to radio station management, of whom one shareholder is president of the opposition African Party […]