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A global human rights organization is demanding the release of a 23-year-old reporter sentenced to four years in prison after criticizing police on Facebook. The case has sparked international attention on press freedom and police accountability in Nigeria.
Journalists across Nigeria gathered in Lagos to celebrate the legacy of Dele Giwa, a pioneering editor killed by a parcel bomb in 1986, through a new book preserving his fearless journalism. Four decades later, his work still challenges readers and reminds us why truth-telling matters.
A new digital archive will protect decades of African journalism history from being lost forever. The platform launches alongside a book honoring legendary Nigerian editor Lade Bonuola's 50-year career defending press freedom.
A Liberian newspaper just won a major victory for press freedom after a year-long battle to access environmental documents the government tried to hide. The ruling could open the door for more transparency across Africa's extractive industries.
Tunisia just changed a controversial law that sent journalists to prison for spreading "false news," replacing five-year sentences with fines for first-time offenders. The shift comes after years of pressure from press freedom advocates worldwide.
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South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy walked free Tuesday after four days in detention, bringing relief to his family and press freedom advocates worldwide. The award-winning reporter is now safely on his way home.
After years of restricted internet access, Venezuela has restored 17 blocked news websites as part of peace talks between the interim government and opposition. Nearly 200 sites remain blocked, but journalists and activists are calling it a meaningful first step toward press freedom.
A Buenos Aires street will bear the name of José Luis Cabezas, a news photographer killed in 1997 after exposing a powerful businessman. The tribute honors his legacy as a symbol of press freedom and journalistic courage in Argentina.
A prominent Kenyan editor has been found safe after being abducted by armed men, bringing relief to press freedom advocates across East Africa. Rights groups are now calling for a full investigation into the overnight incident.
Two journalists who endured a horrifying cyberstalking campaign have secured one of the largest civil rights settlements ever, holding a tech giant accountable. The victory strengthens protections for reporters everywhere.
A detained Nigerian journalist walked free after a press freedom organization stepped in to resolve her drone possession case. The quick release shows the power of dialogue between security agencies and media advocates.
A journalist detained for days by Nigeria's State Security Service walked free after human rights groups, lawyers, and citizens demanded her release. The case sparked nationwide debate about press freedom and government overreach.