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...
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...
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, following their coverage of grievances raised by health professionals.
On September 3, 2025, Federal Police arrested and detained Mintamir Tsegaye, a reporter, and Tigist Zerihun, an editor, shortly after the station aired a program highlighting demands by health workers for better salaries and benefits. A third...
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 of the state broadcaster RTNC and a correspondent for AFEX member, Journaliste en Danger (JED), has been detained by the National Intelligence Agency in Kinshasa since August 27, 2025. He was last seen leaving the JED office for lunch, but never returned. Since then, his...
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Nigeria
Free Expression and The Law
MRA calls on Nigerian government to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on blasphemy laws
Lagos, Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent measures to implement and give full...
Ghana
Freedom of Expression Violations
MFWA condemns physical attacks against journalists covering parliamentary election
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns physical attacks against journalists reporting on the parliamentary election re-run taking place at Ablekuma North,...
Kenya
Freedom Of Assembly
AFEX Condemns blatant violations of fundamental freedoms during protests in Kenya
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a network committed to protecting and advancing the rights of all persons to speak freely, access information,...
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,...