Editor freed after more than two months in custody
Abdoulaye Tiémogo told RSF that prison conditions in Ouallam were appalling. “There were almost 20 of us in cells designed for four or five people.”
“Le Témoin” newspaper editor released on bail
Ibrahim Soumana Goah was freed after the withdrawal of a complaint filed against him by the former communications minister.
Editor imprisoned on defamation charges
Ibrahim Soumana Gaoh was arrested on charges of defaming the communications minister.
New law grants president absolute control over media regulatory body
President Mamadou Tandja has signed into law a bill granting him absolute control over the country’s media regulatory body.
Ailing editor taken to remote prison
CPJ is deeply disturbed that authorities have moved Abdoulaye Tiémogo against medical advice to a remote prison.
Newspaper publisher gets three months in jail for criticising arrest warrant
RSF condemns the three-month jail sentence given to Abdoulaye Tiémogo, publisher of “Le Canard Déchaîné”, on a charge of “discrediting a judicial decision.”
Civil society activist held for criticising President Tandja
The president of a civil society coalition is currently in the custody of state security over his criticisms of the illegal extension of the president’s term of office.
Eight newspaper editors questioned
RSF deplores the interrogation of eight newspaper publishers by Niamey police after publishing a document accusing the President’s son of taking kickbacks.
Media outlets go on strike over press freedom restrictions
President Mamadou Tandja gave sweeping powers to the chairman of the media regulatory body, to deal unilaterally and decisively with the country’s media.
CPJ urges president to end increasing media censorship
In a letter to President Mamadou Tandja, CPJ urged the government to end increasing restrictions on the Nigerien private press.
Live discussions on privately-owned media banned
The High Communication Council (CSC) has banned all live discussions on the prevailing political situation in the country by privately-owned electronic media outlets.
Publisher of “L’Action” Boussada Ben Ali loses appeal
The Niamey court of appeal upheld the three-month sentence handed to Boussada Ben Ali, publisher of “L’Action” weekly
Newspaper publisher Ali Soumana charged with defamation and publishing false information
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 6 April 2009, Ali Soumana, publisher of the independent Niamey-based weekly “Le Courrier”, was arrested and detained at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following a defamation complaint brought against him by Seyni Salou, managing director of the state-owned water company, Eau du Niger (SPEN). Media Foundation for West Africa’s […]
Dounia TV director and editor arrested and detained for “broadcasting false information”
(MFWA/IFEX) – On 1 April 2009, managing director Abibou Garba and editor-in-chief Seyni Amadou, of the privately-owned Dounia Media Group, operators of Dounia TV and radio stations in Niamey, were arrested and detained at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for allegedly “broadcasting false information”. Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)’s correspondent reported […]
Attacks on the Press in 2008: Niger
Attacks on the Press in 2008: Niger
Journalist Boussada Ben Ali convicted of “disseminating false information likely to disturb public order”, sentenced to three month imprisonment
(MFWA/IFEX) – Boussada Ben Ali, managing editor of “L’Action”, a Niamey-based independent weekly newspaper accused of “disseminating false information likely to disturb public order” has been convicted of the offence on 6 February 2009 and sentenced to a three month imprisonment. Media Foundation for West Africa’s (MFWA) correspondent reported that the Niamey Magistrate court which […]