New president must improve press freedom, says CPJ
With a new president in office, it is time to end the political persecution of journalists by creating an environment in which the press is free to report without fear of reprisals, CPJ said.
Local journalists prevented from covering Ouattara’s visit to the Presidential palace
MFWA’s correspondent reported that only foreign journalists were allowed to cover the president’s inspection of the palace with the explanation that the palace could not accommodate a large number of journalists.
Arsonists destroy Pro-Gbagbo printing press
The attack came despite the La Refondation media group contracting Republican Force soldiers to protect their properties.
Journalists from two pro-Gbagbo newspapers fear for their lives
Journalists from “Le Temps” and “Notre Voie” are living in a state of fear after armed men believed to be linked to the Ouattara camp ransacked their offices.
Ban on international media lifted by Ouattara government
The Gbagbo-controlled broadcast regulator announced the ban shortly after the 28 November 2010 presidential run-off, saying the move was intended to “maintain social peace that (had) been badly shaken.”
President Ouattara wants to ensure all journalists can work freely, says Côte d’Ivoire ambassador to France
Ivorian ambassador Ally Coulibaly assured RSF that the new administration will respect media freedom, after the organisation called for an end to the abuses against the country’s media.
The “whole truth” will be revealed in Kieffer disappearance, says Ivorian ambassador in Paris
Ally Coulibaly received Guy-André Kieffer’s family and friends, who wanted to know what chance there was of further investigation into the case with the departure of President Laurent Gbagbo.
RTI reportedly broadcasting from mobile truck
The state-owned television station resumed broadcasting on 2 April 2011 but it is believed that pro-Gbagbo forces are broadcasting its signal from a mobile broadcast truck.
Control of news and information part of battle for Abidjan
“Amid a climate of confusion in which information is hard to confirm, the suspension or disruption of media activities is likely to encourage rumours and disinformation,” RSF said.
Clampdown on pro-Ouattara newspapers intensifies; journalists targeted by pro-Gbagbo forces
“Le Jour Plus” was suspended for 26 days for publishing statements by top officials of the government of Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognised president of Côte d’ Ivoire.
Investigative journalist in hiding after escaping kidnap attempt; radio station ransacked, set ablaze
André Silver Konan says he believes Laurent Gbagbo’s militiamen are behind this latest attack.
Radio station suspends normal programming for fear of attacks by Gbagbo’s forces
The decision by Al-Bayane followed a visit to the Islamic radio station by armed personnel of the pro-Gbagbo Defence and Security Forces.
Newspapers back on newsstands following three-day suspension
RSF remains deeply concerned about the media situation as around 10 members of the Defence and Security Forces raided the offices of the daily “Nord-Sud”.
Pro-Gbagbo forces hold newspaper distribution workers hostage
The hostage-taking was reportedly carried out to prevent the circulation of Pro-Outarra newspapers reaffirming Alassane Ouattara as the country’s president following a meeting of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council.
State-owned newspaper targeted in rocket attack, pro-Ouattara newspapers destroyed
The National Union of Ivorian Journalists expressed deep concern about the continuing deterioration of journalists’ working conditions since the beginning of the current political crisis.
Three foreign media disappear from Abidjan airwaves
The French television France 24 and the two radio stations, BBC and RFI, went off air on 2 and 3 March 2011.