An award for Ayité…. and the long arc of justice in a month of tragedy and triumph
November 2023 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
High stakes: Interventions to diffuse tensions and support safety of journalists during elections
Special International Day to End Impunity Issue: Reyhana Masters’ latest Africa brief shines a light on the intersections between impunity, journalists’ safety, and elections, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Access to Information may not move mountains, but it can move garbage
Special Issue: Reyhana Masters brings an access to information focus to her latest regional brief, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
August absurdity in Africa – suspensions, expulsions, shutdowns, coups and disputed reports
August 2023 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Special Issue Brief: Zimbabwe elections a roller coaster ride between compromise and control
Reyhana Masters shares an in-depth look at the politically charged landscape and obstacles to free expression and access to information in the lead-up to Zimbabwe’s elections, featuring commentary by key stakeholders.
A decisive legal win in South Africa and ATI takes centre stage in Windhoek, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Kenya
June 2023 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Heartbreak, joy, and renewed impetus in pushing for safety of journalists in Africa
May 2023 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Media push back for right to report, French journalists expelled, and World Press Freedom Day
Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Glimmer of hope with release of Olivier Dubois, homophobia intensifies and protests proliferate
March 2023 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
New tool for fighting online violence against women in Africa, positive change in Tanzania and journalists targeted in Cameroon
February 2023 in Africa: A special feature looks at a new African soft policy framework that considers the root causes of digital violence, plus the latest free expression news from the region, produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters.
Calls for justice and accountability after three leading lights extinguished on the African continent
January 2023 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Ruptured airwaves, advocating for justice, and efforts to end online violence
IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters digs into three important stories from 2022 in Africa: an ACHPR Resolution that opens a door to combat online violence against women journalists, strong regional partnerships for freedom of expression, and the disruption of the region’s airwaves.
Impunity underscored on #IDEI2022 and Ethiopia’s internet shutdown illuminated at #IGF2022
November 2022 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
A dark month for journalists’ safety and media freedom, CSOs push back against democratic rollbacks
October 2022 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Leading lights on RTI and internet freedom meet at #FiFAfrica2022, attacks on sports journalists in Uganda and Ghana
September 2022 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
A giant leap for womankind, but widespread radio silence as broadcast sector comes under attack
August 2022 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.