In recent days, the publication editorial team reported acts of intimidation, threats, and direct pressure, as well as ...

A draft law promises stronger protections for women, but political violence, militia dominance and a paralyzed judiciary keep survivors unprotected and embolden attacks on women who speak out.

Israel's surveillance, network disruptions, and digital interference continue to threaten Lebanon’s civic space and public safety, with SMEX pushing for stronger digital governance and clear ...

Bouakba faces charges under laws long deployed against journalists, including “national symbols” offenses, showing how commentary on public figures continues to be criminalised.

Africa Freedom of Information Centre's new initiative will capacitate journalists and civil society to use the UPR system ...

Fears of renewed repression are casting doubt over whether the Central African Republic’s December polls can deliver a credible and inclusive outcome.

ECOWAS is urging Nigeria to amend Kano State’s blasphemy laws after ruling that their vague language and death penalty provisions violate protected freedoms under African and international law.

Bissau's elections and shut down media and digital platforms, deepening fears over civic freedoms and democratic backsliding.

Seydou Oumar Traoré's release underscores growing alarm over Mali's reliance on criminal sanctions to police commentary about leaders in neighbouring military-led states.

The journalist who was assaulted is the deputy president of the National Press Club and co-founder of "Twentytwo13".

Tuğçe Yılmaz faces charges of insulting the Turkish nation and republic after publishing a report on "bianet" in which young Armenians speak about their lives in Turkey, and what the 1915 Armenian ...

Rights groups warn that Egypt's civic space has been gutted through widespread abuses and call for urgent reforms to protect ...