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Mar 12, 2026The Gambia

Gambia Press Union (GPU) raises concerns over arrest, detention of editor

Mar 11, 2026West Africa

“Exile must not become the norm”: West African journalists warn

Feb 25, 2026Niger

Niger: Former MP detained, sentenced over call for transition timetable

Feb 23, 2026Senegal

Senegal: TV commentator detained for disputing prosecutor’s statement

Feb 20, 2026Senegal

Senegal: Prosecutor seeks six months’ jail for Sen TV commentator

Feb 19, 2026Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Law student detained for a week over Facebook video

Ghana: IGP, Attorney-General commit to compensate journalist assaulted by police eight years ago

Feb 18, 2026Togo

Togo: Journalist reports threats after investigative report

Mali: Journalist detained over article citing Nigerien president’s statements

Feb 3, 2026Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Retired lecturer arrested following criticisms of government

Jan 29, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Military investigates assault of journalist

Jan 28, 2026Cote d’Ivoire

Côte d’Ivoire: Youth activist released after 19 days in detention