Arbitrary detention of Nigerien newspaper publisher serves as a warning signal

Recent articles in Niger

Media freedom in danger in Niger

Nigerien authorities have criminalised journalism through an amendment to the cybercrime law, reversing the previous government’s 2022 decision to replace prison sentences with fines.

Crackdown in Niger intensifies

Nigerien authorities are disregarding press laws and arbitrarily arresting journalists instead.

Niger’s Maison de la Presse suspended

A month ago, media umbrella organisation, Maison de la Presse was prevented from holding its general assembly to elect a new board of directors and now it has been suspended.