At the end of a year full of challenges, Africa loses two stalwart rights defenders
December 2021 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.
An eventful #IDEI, a milestone for Botswana’s LGBTQIA+ and a unanimous vote for media freedom
November 2021 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. An audio discussion based on this round up is available here.
MFWA’s media extravaganza, Rwanda’s clampdown on opposing voices and eSwatini erupts once more
October 2021 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. An audio discussion examining the challenges facing Africa when it comes to impunity for crimes against journalists is available here.
Women crack glass ceilings, #FIFAfrica2021 conversations and continental #IDUAI celebrations
September 2021 in Africa: A free expression round up by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion relating to this piece, focusing on #IDUAI with Gilbert Sendugwa of the Africa Freedom of Information Centre and Lamin Jahateh, of the Gambia Press Union, is available here.
Ray of hope in Zambia, shadow over north-eastern DRC, and the need for stronger whistleblower protection
August 2021 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. An audio discussion relating to this piece, and focusing on Zambia’s election, is available here.
Hit or Miss? Assessing the Digital Platform for the Safety of Journalists in Africa
Reflecting on events from the first half of 2021, IFEX’s Africa Editor looks at how a more inclusive online platform may help provide journalists and media outlets with the support needed to survive the growing intimidation, harassment, threats and assaults sweeping the continent.
RTI triumphs, shocking sexual harassment statistics, and compensation for tortured Nigerian journalist
July 2021 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. An audio discussion relating to this piece, and focusing on the deeply concerning Women in News sexual harassment report, is available here.
A king in hiding while eSwatini burns, Rwandan journalist abducted in Mozambique, and flags at half-mast for KK
June 2021 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. An audio discussion relating to this piece, and focusing on the worrying situation in eSwatini, is available here.
Visions of press freedom obscured, LGBTQI+ rights falter, an icon tells her story
May 2021 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. An audio discussion relating to this piece is available here.
WPFD returns to its birthplace amidst a backdrop of media violations across the continent
April 2021 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. You can also check out our special edition of our podcast Africa Brief marking World Press Freedom Day here.
Attacks on whistleblowers, legislating patriotism, #IWD and a bittersweet tribute
March 2021 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion relating to this piece is available here.
Angola abolishes anti-gay law, Fab Five debut BLM-inspired designs, and Fela Kuti nominated to Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
February 2021 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion relating to this piece is available here.
A death in the dark, a regional platform for journalist safety, toxic masculinity and a South African infodemic
January 2021 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion relating to this piece is available here.
Uganda besieged by a lethal combination of tyranny, brutality, restrictive laws and militarised enforcement
Along with ramping up the volume on violence and repression in recent weeks, President Museveni has, over the years, relied heavily on putting restrictive laws and policies in place.
#IWACU4 released, Deyda Hydara remembered, and Ghana’s post-election violence
December 2020 in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion relating to this piece is available here.
Journalists caught in the crosshairs, dissent brutally quashed, and big wins for African creatives and media stalwarts
November in Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An audio discussion about this piece is available here.