Free Expression ViolationsJan 25, 2012The GambiaThe Gambia UPDATE: Newspaper journalist accused of criminal defamation makes first appearance in court
Free Expression ViolationsJan 17, 2012The GambiaThe Gambia UPDATE: Former minister jailed for life for demanding an end to dictatorship
Free Expression ViolationsJan 16, 2012Sierra LeoneSierra Leone ALERT: Police violently assault radio journalist
Free Expression ViolationsJan 12, 2012GhanaGhana ALERT: National security officials violently assault photojournalist
Free Expression ViolationsJan 11, 2012SenegalSenegal UPDATE: Jailed opposition activist receives presidential pardon
Free Expression ViolationsJan 10, 2012The GambiaGambia ALERT: Newspaper journalist charged with criminal defamation
Free Expression ViolationsMar 11, 2011BeninBénin ALERT: Media regulatory body suspends nine newspapers for one week
Free Expression Violations, Freedom Of AssemblyMar 11, 2011GhanaGhana ALERT: Police arrest five demonstrating teachers, thwart demonstration
Free Expression ViolationsMar 10, 2011Cote d’IvoireCote d’Ivoire ALERT: Investigative journalist in hiding after escaping kidnap attempt