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May 21, 2026Ghana

Ghana: MFWA decries wanton and discriminatory use of ‘false news’ laws

May 11, 2026Niger

Niger: Media regulator suspends nine French outlets

May 6, 2026Mali

Mali: Prominent lawyer abducted following criticisms of military government

May 5, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Police arrest 13 suspects in relation to attack on journalist

Apr 25, 2026Cote d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire: Mayor charged after alleging ruling party stole his election victory

Apr 15, 2026Mauritania

Mauritania: Two MPs arrested for criticising President online

Apr 14, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Opposition party communicator arrested after posting controversial images of President online

Apr 14, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Police arrest regional chairman of main opposition party on “false publication” allegations

Apr 3, 2026Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Man who criticised minister in viral video dies after arrest

Mar 31, 2026Benin

Benin: Journalist sentenced over social media post on attempted coup

Mar 30, 2026Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Prolonged ban on journalist from parliament concerning, MFWA calls for reinstatement

Mar 27, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Journalist assaulted by police officers during Eid Durbar celebration