West Africa
Less than a week after bomb attacks on media houses killed at least eight in Abuja and Kaduna, the militant Islamic sect Boko Haram has released a video claiming responsibility and threatening further attacks against media groups, reports Media Rights Agenda (MRA).
The coup against the government of Guinea-Bissau has been followed by "grave" media freedom violations, including threats to journalists, a news blackout and media censorship, say the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Freedom House.
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From the Communiqué
2 May 2012
Nigeria
Boko Haram militants threaten further attacks on media
Less than a week after bomb attacks on media houses killed at least eight in Abuja and Kaduna, the militant Islamic sect Boko Haram has released a video claiming responsibility and threatening further attacks against media groups, reports Media Rights Agenda (MRA).
25 April 2012
Guinea-Bissau
Media blackout follows coup
The coup against the government of Guinea-Bissau has been followed by "grave" media freedom violations, including threats to journalists, a news blackout and media censorship, say the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Freedom House.
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Campaigns and Advocacy
4 May 2012
Nigeria
MRA celebrates World Press Freedom Day with YouTube videos on free expression
MRA has uploaded five videos in which the group talks briefly on the significance of World Press Freedom Day in Nigeria.
2 May 2012
West Africa
MFWA salutes journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day
MFWA notes with special concern the harrowing experience of media rights defenders in countries like Guinea Bissau and Mali who have had to perform their duties under harsh conditions imposed as a result of the recent coups in both countries.
9 March 2012
Equatorial Guinea
Disappointing vote by UNESCO on Obiang prize
An 8 March decision by the executive board to change the controversial award's name and press UNESCO's Director General Irina Bokova to implement it was due to be formally adopted in a plenary session.See all campaign news: West Africa
Reports
7 May 2012
Nigeria
RSF report highlights daily abuses suffered by journalists
RSF examines the first quarter of 2012, turning the spotlight on one of the most dangerous countries in Africa for journalists.
18 April 2012
The Gambia
New report highlights draconian media laws
ARTICLE 19 has found significant flaws in the laws regulating the media and free speech in the country, as well as persistent harassment and intimidation of journalists and human rights defenders.See all reports: West Africa
Alerts
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Opposition figure wrongly convicted 8 May 2012 TOGO: Journalist assaulted by security forces 2 May 2012 NIGERIA: Extremist Islamic sect threatens to attack more media houses 2 May 2012 NIGERIA: Offices of daily bombed 26 April 2012 LIBERIA: Reporter attacked, threatened by legislator and staff 20 April 2012 NIGERIA: Gunmen kill cameraman 17 April 2012 GUINEA-BISSAU: Military junta enforces media blackout 16 April 2012 EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Press silent on unrest in Mali, Syria 10 April 2012 LIBERIA: Journalist Mae Azango moves a nation 9 April 2012 NIGERIA: Magistrate orders assault and arrest of journalists 5 April 2012 SIERRA LEONE: Rights groups urge passage of Freedom of Information Bill 2 April 2012 CAMEROON: Officials stifling freedom of association, says Freedom House 2 April 2012 MALI: Journalists attacked in coup aftermath 2 April 2012 LIBERIA: President's son threatens libel suit against newspaper 30 March 2012 LIBERIA: Two journalists arrested on mayor's orders 30 March 2012 CÔTE D'IVOIRE: Why is police intelligence holding opposition media executive? 28 March 2012 SIERRA LEONE: District chairman forces radio off air, confiscates broadcast equipment 27 March 2012 GHANA: Government reverses decision to boycott media group 27 March 2012 MALI: Soldiers shut down news media following coup 26 March 2012 MALI: With coup, quiet #Mali generates noise on Twitter 23 March 2012 GABON: Journalists summoned over critical articles 22 March 2012 NIGERIA: Reporter threatened over coverage of Islamist sect 22 March 2012 GHANA: Political activist detained over allegations against first lady 19 March 2012 SIERRA LEONE: TV cameraman assaulted by opposition party supporters 19 March 2012 WEST AFRICA: Nigeria's attorney-general advocates adoption of regional free expression legal framework 14 March 2012 See all alerts: West Africa
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