Central and Eastern Africa
A verdict in the trial of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega and other activists accused of inciting terrorism is expected on Friday, 11 May, report PEN American Center and other IFEX members, whom Nega has worked with. If convicted, Nega could face the death penalty.
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From the Communiqué
9 May 2012
Ethiopia
Journalist could face death penalty at Friday verdict
A verdict in the trial of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega and other activists accused of inciting terrorism is expected on Friday, 11 May, report PEN American Center and other IFEX members, whom Nega has worked with. If convicted, Nega could face the death penalty.
11 April 2012
Sudan
Security services find new way of censoring critics
The Sudanese authorities have resorted to bankrupting the media as a new way of silencing dissent, report the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI).See all articles: Central and Eastern Africa
Campaigns and Advocacy
4 May 2012
Somalia
IFJ welcomes landmark ACHPR resolution on protection of journalists
The resolution calls on authorities and armed groups to end ongoing violations against journalists, media practitioners and organisations.
1 May 2012
Ethiopia
Thirty-two IFEX members urge authorities to release journalist Eskinder Nega
On 1 May, jailed journalist Eskinder Nega, facing the death penalty, receives in absentia the 2012 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award. Thirty-two IFEX members are calling for his release, and an end to the use of national security legislation against all writers and journalists.
30 April 2012
Somalia
World Press Freedom Day 2012: The story of Mohamed Ibrahim
In Somalia, a nation of ever-shifting fortunes, the first few months of 2012 have been particularly deadly for the media.See all campaign news: Central and Eastern Africa
Reports
8 May 2012
Kenya / China
China's media footprint in Kenya
The expansion comes as other, predominantly Western media houses are shrinking their media presence in East Africa.
2 May 2012
Kenya
Legal analysis: Draft Campaign Financing Bill
In the analysis, ARTICLE 19 emphasises that transparency in campaign financing is indispensible for embedding accountability and integral to the promotion of good governance and democracy.See all reports: Central and Eastern Africa
Take action!
ETHIOPIA: Demand the release of journalist Eskinder Nega
Join in the call for the release of Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega who could face the death penalty if convicted. Sign the petition
1 May 2012
ERITREA: Demand freedom for Dawit Isaak
Twenty-third September marks 10 years since the Swedish-Eritrean journalist and writer Dawit Isaak was imprisoned in Eritrea. His crime? He worked for an independent newspaper that reported on demands for democratic reforms. There has never been a trial, a charge or a sentence against him. IFEX members and supporters are asking that you take part in a week of action to demand his freedom.
14 September 2011
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