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.
Militant group member threatens DRC journalist
A person identifying himself as a “general” with the Patriotic Force and Integrationist of Congo (FPIC) armed group, sent a message to Jean Christian Bafwa Kabaseke, threatening him over his recent coverage of the group.
DRC journalists’ lives threatened by armed rebel group
Journalist Henry Hererimana Serushago is forced to go into hiding, as the threat posed by the armed rebel M23, in DRC’s restive province of North Kivu, continues intensifying.
DRC’s intelligence agency detains local journalist but releases American journalist
Authorities should immediately release journalist Joseph Kazadi Kamuanga and ensure the press can work without fear of arrest.
Journalists in the DRC receive death threats for reporting on conflict in the country’s east
DRC journalists Stanis Bujakere, Steve Wembi, and John Lungila are receiving death threats after being accused of being supporters of the armed militant group M23, because of their reporting on the conflict in the eastern part of the country.