West-Africa
the press made sure of the government’s intentions
In Mali, the controversy over restrictions on freedoms, especially the press following the publication of a government statement on a…
Media
West-Africa
the proposed revision of the constitution on the front page of the press
In Gabon, a draft constitution was adopted by the government last week. The main modification, generally commented, consists in the…
Southern-Africa
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa joins the Netflix board
London-based Zimbabwean businessman Strive Masiyiwa, thought of the nation’s first billionaire, was named Netflix’s new director final week.
West-Africa
Acat-France and RSF call for the death of journalist Samuel Wazizi
The journalist died in custody in August 2019. Cameroonian authorities deny any act of torture. “The results of the inquest…
West-Africa
journalist Amadou Vamoulke is back in court
Unfortunately, it is a sad record for a camera journalist who will appear for the fiftieth time before these judges.…
Central-Africa
a journalist disappeared after an attack attributed to the ADF in the east
The army has confirmed that he is dead, but his body is still missing, because no one saw him and…
Central-Africa
the review “The Alternative” condemned for defamation
The bi-weekly Alternative and its director were sentenced on Wednesday, November 4, by the Supreme Court to pay two million…
Central-Africa
always cases of violation of freedom of the press
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the situation of journalists has not improved in this second year of the…
West-Africa
Samuel Wazizi’s demise in Cameroon, a symbolic case
In reminiscence of our two colleagues from RFI, Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, assassinated on November 2, 2013 in Mali,…
West-Africa
Accused of defamation, Chadian blogger Maïkala Nguebla “relieved” after indictment
Chadian blogger Makaïla Nguebla was summoned by French justice on Tuesday 27 October. He is accused of defaming Abbas Mahamat…
North-Africa
“There may be nonetheless loads to be stated about human trafficking in Libya”
Photojournalist of Mexican descent, Narciso Contreras reveals at Bayeux Tapestry (Calvados) till November 5 as a part of the Battle…
