Articles by Center for Media Studies & Peace Building (CEMESP)
Cameroon responds to free expression concerns with…an Internet shut down
Tensions continue to rise after the government cracks down on dissent following its decision to introduce the use of French language in courts and schools in English-speaking regions.
Congolese journalist murdered in own home
On 15 November 2016, a group of armed men in military uniforms stormed the residence of Marcel Lubala Kalala and killed him. Journaliste en Danger has called on the provincial and judicial authorities to expeditiously investigate the matter.
South Sudanese radio station arbitrarily shut down by security service
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) joins the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) to strongly condemn the arbitrary closure of Eye Radio station by the South Sudan National Security Service (NSS).
African free speech network calls on South Sudan’s president to reopen newspaper
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has petitioned President Salva Kiir over the closure of the country’s leading private paper, The Nation Mirror. In September, the National Security Service ordered the indefinite closure of The Nation Mirror without any explanation.
Radio Shabelle reporter second journalist shot and killed in Somalia this year
Reporter Abdiasis Mohammed Ali was shot on 27 September 2016, on his way to visit his uncle in Mogadishu. Ali had worked with Radio Shabelle for more than seven years and was arrested on several occasions by the police and the National Intelligence and Security Agency in connection with his work as a journalist.
Social media users arraigned for “insulting” Tanzanian president
On 14 September 2016, five Internet users were arraigned before a Tanzanian Court on charges of insulting President John Magufuli on social media.
Police brutality leaves over 30 dead
Live bullets rained down on protestors gathered to repudiate the postponement of DRC elections. Government officials report 32 deaths, but opposition tally tells a much grimmer story.
Liberian journalist detained over story about Equatorial Guinea’s president
Festus Poquie, a journalist with the New Democrat, was detained after republishing an article alleging the President of Equatorial Guinea has practiced cannibalism.