Free Expression ViolationsAug 25, 2010The GambiaGambia ALERT: President Jammeh’s aide launches defamation suit against online newspaper in US
Free Expression ViolationsAug 25, 2010TogoTogo ALERT: Newspaper banned indefinitely, fined for defaming President’s brother, reporter assaulted in court
Free Expression ViolationsAug 25, 2010TogoTogo ALERT: President Gnassingbé sues newspaper over defamation
Free Expression ViolationsAug 18, 2010Sierra LeoneSierra Leone ALERT: Court detains journalist for four hours
Free Expression ViolationsAug 3, 2010BeninBenin UPDATE: Authorities “gag” media on corruption allegations involving President Boni Yayi
Free Expression ViolationsAug 2, 2010BeninBenin ALERT: Authorities interrupt RFI transmission, summon correspondent
Free Expression ViolationsJul 26, 2010Cote d’IvoireCote d’Ivoire UPDATE: Court convicts journalists of criminal charge, suspends newspaper
Free Expression ViolationsJul 23, 2010GhanaGhana UPDATE: GJA condemns criminal prosecution of journalists
Free Expression ViolationsJul 21, 2010Cote d’IvoireCote d’Ivoire ALERT: Clampdown on journalists intensified
Free Expression ViolationsJul 21, 2010Cote d’IvoireCote d’Ivoire UPDATE: Jail sentences for three detained newspaper journalists
Free Expression ViolationsJul 18, 2010MauritaniaMauritania ALERT: Police detains reporter for several hours