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Niger: 616 days in pre-trial detention, the case of activist Moussa Tchangari

Aug 6, 2026Mali

Mali: Journalist jailed one year for criticising use of cybercrime law against journalists

Aug 4, 2026Mali

Mali: Former Prime Minister released after a year in prison for social media post

Jul 21, 2026Cote d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire: Digital activist granted provisional release pending Court of Appeal decision

Jul 20, 2026Benin

Benin: Journalist Comlan Sossoukpè marks a year in detention without trial

Jul 17, 2026Niger

Niger: Two journalists released after eight months in detention

Jul 17, 2026The Gambia

The Gambia: Court acquits anti-corruption activists over unlawful assembly charges

Jul 17, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Journalist re-arrested, charged with publisher over investigative reports

Jul 17, 2026Ghana

Ghana: TikToker jailed for a year over false claims against President

Jul 13, 2026Benin

Benin: Journalist sentenced to 24 months in prison over Facebook posts

Jul 13, 2026Mali

Mali: Court rejects journalist’s request for provisional release

Jun 26, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Herald editor bailed a day after contempt jailing over publications