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Apr 15, 2026Mauritania

Mauritania: Two MPs arrested for criticising President online

Mar 30, 2026Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Prolonged ban on journalist from parliament concerning, MFWA calls for reinstatement

Mar 27, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Journalist assaulted by police officers during Eid Durbar celebration

Mar 26, 2026Mali

Mali: Journalist sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for “insulting” Niger’s President

Mar 20, 2026Senegal

Senegal: TV host jailed for reposting caricature of President on Facebook

Mar 13, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Journalist alleges assault by local government chairman during coverage

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