Authorities ban “France 24” over comment about President
The Media Foundation for West Africa calls on the HAC to reconsider the measures and restore “France 24’s” authorisation to operate in Guinea and the accreditations of its journalists. MFWA further encourages the HAC and “France 24” to engage in dialogue and prioritise constructive mediation.
Guinea withdraws “Jeune Afrique” correspondent’s accreditation
The MFWA condemns the HAC’s decision to withdraw Diawo Labboyah Barry’s accreditation and calls on the regulator to reconsider its decision and reinstate the journalist. Furthermore, it urges the HAC to clarify the legal and procedural basis for the withdrawal.
Mozambique’s internet shutdown case: African courts draw a line on executive power
Despite judicial victories, the threat remains pervasive, and litigation alone is insufficient when judgments arrive years after the harm. In 2025, the #KeepItOn coalition recorded 30 shutdowns across 15 African countries.
Death threats issued against journalist and his family, forcing him into exile
Ibrahima Sory Barry had assisted Canadian journalist Isabelle Hachey with an investigation into the 2007 death of the former wife of Guinea’s opposition politician, Rafiou Sow.
Border tensions trigger media blackout in Guinea
Authorities in Guinea have shut down two online outlets for three months over their reporting on cross-border unrest, raising concerns about the proportionality of the response.
Guinea plans election media roll call
Authorities say only journalists and outlets appearing on an official regulator’s list will be recognised to cover the May 2026 elections.
Journalist’s elderly father abducted as Guinea’s crackdown on the media deepens
The abduction of exiled journalist Mamoudou Babila Keita’s 75-year-old father has heightened fears of a worsening campaign of intimidation against journalists’ families under Guinea’s military regime.
Guinea’s junta uses forced disappearances to crush dissent
Two opposition activists in Guinea remain missing a year after their abduction with no credible investigation or official acknowledgment of their detention.
Guinea’s Bar Association boycotts courts after lawyer’s torture
The violent abduction of prominent critic Mohamed Traoré, underscores rising tensions within Guinea’s transitional process, as the junta faces growing resistance over its delayed return to civilian rule.
RSF and African media seek clarity on disappearance of Guinean journalist Habib Marouane Camara
Over 100 African journalists and press freedom groups, led by RSF, are demanding answers from Guinea’s military over the six-month enforced disappearance of journalist Habib Marouane Camara.
Mali tightens grip on critical speech about regional juntas
The Media Foundation for West Africa has condemned the arrest of Malian journalist Seydou Oumar Traoré – ironically, not for criticising his own government but for allegedly insulting Guinea’s leader.
Guinea lifts suspension of journalist Toumany Camara
Accountability and dialogue took centre stage at Guinea’s Forum on the Future of the Press, culminating in the decision to lift the suspension of journalist Toumany Camara.
Guinea tops list as press freedom worsens across West Africa
Unpacking the rankings, the Media Foundation for West Africa warns that media freedom is in sharp decline across West Africa, as 11 of 16 countries regress in RSF’s 2025 Press Freedom Index.
Missing activist Abdoul Sacko found
Abdoul Sacko was found a day after his abduction, severely injured and bearing visible signs of torture, and was immediately hospitalised for treatment.