DRC reporters covering politics under fire
As the elections draw closer, the media freedom environment is deteriorating with violence against journalists on the increase.
DRC police attack Congolese journalists in Ethiopia
DRC journalists Louis France Kuzikesa and Will Claes N’lemvo were assaulted by men who identified themselves as members of a Congolese police unit responsible for the protection of senior state officials, and said that Kuzikesa was too critical of President Tshisekedi.
Governor of DRC’s Equateur province defies court order
Radio Télévision Sarah remains off air, despite a local appeal court decision authorising that the privately owned station be allowed to reopen and its equipment be returned.
DRC journalist survives machete attack
Geonne Djokwa is hospitalised after being brutally attacked while covering a protest in Kinshasa, the capital city of the DRC.
Gunmen kidnap and torture the ‘wrong’ journalist in DRC
The kidnappers who brutally assaulted journalist Deogratias Dhessaba in a case of mistaken identity, still pose a threat to their intended target.
Arrests of journalists mount in DRC
In just two months, several journalists have been arrested on various charges ranging from insulting government officials to reporting on conflict in the country.
DRC journalist arrested for reporting on unrest in eastern Congo
John Ngongo Lomango, the director of a broadcaster, is arrested by intelligence officers for allegedly spreading false news on the conflict in Maniema province.
States in Southern Africa cracking down on free expression online
Countries in the SADC region are being urged to take a human rights based approach when crafting cybersecurity and cybercrime legislation.
DRC journalists arrested for reporting on secret jails
Radio journalist Joseph Ebondo and editor Sylvain Kiomba are detained by DRC’s national intelligence agency, over a broadcast alleging the agency operates secret prisons.
Radio stations owned by DRC politicians closed down
Two radio stations accused of exchanging insults aimed at each other’s owners, have been suspended for fanning political tensions in the region.
DRC authorities kick out French journalist Sonia Rolley
Experienced French journalist Sonia Rolley is not only denied accreditation to report in the DRC, she is deported from the country without her passport and belongings.
Journalist Steve Wembi abducted, held incommunicado
Journalist Steve Wembi was allegedly picked up by members of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s intelligence and his whereabouts remain unknown.
DRC journalist is convicted in absentia
Journalist Gauthier Sey Tshiang is fined and sentenced to one year in prison over his reports on a public official.
Journalists explore antidotes to hate speech and disinformation
Rwandese and Congolese journalists commit to engaging in best practices, to counter the increase in hate speech and spread of disinformation in volatile border conflict.
DRC journalists arrested during opposition protest
In separate incidents Jojo Jibikilayi, Emmanuel Tujibikila and Achède Milantesa are assaulted, and detained by police after being accused of supporting the protest by the opposition party.
Two DRC journalists attacked while covering court case
In two separate incidents, DRC journalists Fify Kibwana and Daniel Aloterembi are attacked while covering events involving an opposition politician.