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In Eritrea, certain topics are known to be out of bounds for journalists. (Reuters/Leonhard Foeger)

Seventy-five African journalists imprisoned for doing their jobs

Across Africa, 12 countries were keeping at least 75 journalists behind bars as of 1 December ― not counting those who were detained and released

In Eritrea, certain topics are known to be out of bounds for journalists. (Reuters/Leonhard Foeger)

Life as an Eritrean journalist

It’s official: Eritrea is the world’s most censored country. This is one journalist’s account of what it is like to work there

Journalists throughout Southern and East Africa are harassed, detained mostly through the use of criminal law. Photo: File

CPJ calls on SADC to prioritise press freedom and the safety of journalists

CPJ has documented a deeply troubling erosion of press freedom in several member states, including attacks on journalists

Maxence Melo Mubyazi has appeared in court over 100 times in the last three years, charged under laws used to limit criticism of the state. (Image via Twitter)

Tanzanian journalist wins International Press Freedom Award

Maxence Melo Mubyazi is one of five recipients of the 2019 International Press Freedom Award.

Ghanaian Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas prays alongside colleagues and friends for slain investigative journalist Ahmed Husein Suale on January 18 2019. (Ruth McDowall/AFP/Getty Images)

Journalist killed in Ghana, home to Africa’s freest press

2019’s first recorded death of a journalist happened in Accra in mid-January

The petition also looks beyond Khashoggi’s case, calling for the enactment of ‘binding laws that protect journalists, guarantee their right to work in freedom, and punish those who violate this right.’ (Reuters)

Journalists become increasing ‘targets’ for killings — watchdog

The Committee to Protect Journalists said 34 of the 53 journalists killed on duty this year around the world were ‘singled out for murder’

Editorial: It’s dangerous to other foreigners (Photo Archive)

Editorial: Malema plays a dangerous game

Many of the journalists on Malema’s list have already been subjected to a torrent of abuse on social media platforms

President John Magufuli’s government has faced increasing international criticism for its growing authoritarianism and intolerance of dissent. (AFP)

EU to review its financial support for Tanzania over human rights concerns

Tanzania’s President Magufuli is facing growing international pressure and sanction over the repression of civil society, the media and gay people

Tanzania’s Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe.

Sanef concerned by Sisulu’s ‘defence’ of Tanzanian authorities

There are conflicting accounts of what happened to Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo during their detention in Tanzania

Dirco urges journalists to carry correct travel documentation
 (Photo Archive)

Dirco urges journalists to carry correct travel documentation

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said Tanzanian authorities told her Quintal and Mumo were detained because they had contravened their visa regulations

The problem is not confined to countries in the Global South. October 16 marked one year since Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist investigating corruption, was killed by a car bomb. (Reuters)

Accountability dies when journalists are killed

Today more journalists are murdered because of their reporting than die in war zones

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Editorial: Journalism under attack in Africa

‘Journalists will not go down without a fight, even as it becomes ever more difficult to do so’

Former Mail & Guardian editor Angela Quintal.

Dirco confirms release of former M&G editor, colleague

Angela Quintal and her Committee to Protect Journalists colleague Muthoki Mumo are now free to leave Tanzania

Viktoria Marinova worked for a popular local TV station, TVN. (AFP)

Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova murdered

Viktoria Marinova is the third high-profile journalist to be killed in the European Union in the past year, and the fourth since the start of 2017

Nhlanhla Nene

Kenya signs bill criminalising fake news

​On Wednesday, President Kenyatta signed a lengthy new Bill into law, criminalising cybercrimes including fake news, cyberbullying and cyberespionage