AFEX members elected to the IFEX Council
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) extends its warmest congratulations to three outstanding leaders from our member organisations who have been elected to the prestigious IFEX...
Africa Digital Rights
Navigating Digital Rights in Africa amidst Increasing Foreign Malign Influence
On May 21, 2026, more than 300 delegates convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the 19th edition of the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF) to...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
MRA, others, write to Nigerian President seeking accountability for attacks on journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has partnered with five other Nigerian and international media freedom organizations to write a joint letter to President Bola Ahmed...
Uganda
Digital Rights
AFEX condemns the escalating assault on fundamental freedoms ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections
As Ugandans prepare to head to the polls on January 15, 2026, the country finds itself gripped not by open democratic contestation, but by a growing climate of fear, restriction, and repression. In the days leading up to the election, state actions have systematically narrowed civic space, undermined independent oversight, and curtailed citizens' freedom to express themselves, associate, and access information.
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply...
South Sudan
Freedom of Expression
AFEX-IFEX Statement-SOUTH SUDAN: AFEX and IFEX express solidarity against the attacks on Association for Media Development in South Sudan
4 November 2025
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) and IFEX stand in solidarity with their member, the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), against the online attacks discrediting their work. AFEX is comprised of 14 member-organisations across the West, East, Central and Southern Africa regions and IFEX is a global network that includes these groups and another 100 member-organisations based around the globe dedicated to promoting and defending the right to freedom of expression and information.
For over...
Issue Highlights
Africa
Access To Information
Resolution of the Eleventh General Meeting of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX)
Adopted in Windhoek, Namibia – September 24, 2025
The Eleventh General Meeting of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a continental network of freedom...
Ethiopia
Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX condemns detention of two Ethiopian Journalists
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is alarmed by the detention of two journalists working with Sheger FM 102 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,...
Democratic Republic Of Congo
Freedom of Expression Violations
AFEX Condemns the Detention of Member
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), strongly condemns the arbitrary detention of Congolese journalist Tuver Tuverekwevyo Wundi.
Wundi, who serves as the provincial director...
Country Highlights
Zambia
Digital Rights
Zambia’s cybersecurity and cybercrimes laws raise digital rights concerns
In April 2025, the Zambian Parliament enacted two laws – the Cyber Security Act, 2025, and the Cyber Crimes Act, 2025 – which pose significant threats to...
Kenya
Digital Rights
CIPESA Joins Six Civil Society Organisations in Landmark Case Challenging Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward safeguarding digital rights and constitutional freedoms, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern...
GPU Begins Training of 75 Journalists on Ethical Reporting
The Gambia Press Union on Monday began the first of three training workshops to be conducted in February for 75 journalists on ethical reporting,...