African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX)

A side event organised by AFEX and IPI during the 77th session of the ACHPR looked into mechanisms to reduce online attacks against women journalists.

Members of the #KeepItOn coalition have urgently appealed to President Buhari, to ensure that the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels remain free, open, secure, inclusive, and accessible prior to, during, and after the general election and the gubernatorial elections.

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange network condemns the prolonged detention and harassment of Somali media rights advocate, Abdalle Ahmed Mumin.

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange celebrates World Radio Day by highlighting the medium’s reputation as providing the most trusted source of information in Africa.

The Mozambican government’s pedestrian approach to the disappearance of Ibraimo Mbaruco perpetuates a culture of impunity that poses great risk to journalists.

With impunity for crimes against journalists on the rise, AFEX is calling on governments to bring culprits to justice as a deterrent to violators of press freedom.

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) believes the culture of impunity is thriving because of various African governments’ silence on crimes against journalists, coupled with the lack of thorough investigations.

During demonstrations sparked by the arrest of former President Jacob Zuma, at least 4 community radio stations were negatively impacted while journalists were robbed or harassed.

Congolese broadcast journalist Barthelemy Kubanabandu Changamuka was shot eight times and killed just minutes after being on air.

Evidence points to the fact that the killing of editor and producer, Betty Muthekele Barasa, by assailants who invaded her home, could be linked to her work.

The Liberian government’s decision to restrict media outlets allowed to cover the Ministry of Information’s pandemic briefings has resulted in citizens turning to consuming unverified information.

Media Rights Agenda condemns the covert blocking of 3 websites associated with Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests on the basis that it restricts citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and access to information.

Contradictions by top officials coupled with misinformation and disinformation has characterised Liberia’s fight against COVID-19.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed breaks his promise to uphold freedom of expression and media rights as incidents of internet shutdowns and the persecution of journalists mount up.