Browsing: Journalists Imprisoned in Africa
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — CNN correspondent Larry Madowo has publicly questioned Tanzania’s claim that it leads East Africa in press freedom, reacting with disbelief to…
KAMPALA, Uganda — When Ugandan journalist Ssematimba Bwegiire collapsed after being electrocuted with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed in the mouth by a security officer,…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzanian authorities on Wednesday announced plans to intensify oversight of journalists and media outlets operating without proper accreditation, signaling a stricter…
KAMPALA, Uganda — Media practitioners in Uganda have received a crucial call to prioritize their safety, ethical integrity, and professionalism when covering politically charged events.…
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Ofwono Opondo, the Director of the Uganda Media Centre, has drawn criticism for his social media comments regarding journalists who were subjected to…
A recent report reveals that at least 67 journalists are currently imprisoned across Africa, underscoring the continent’s ongoing challenges in safeguarding press freedom. As of…