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Apr 14, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Police arrest regional chairman of main opposition party on “false publication” allegations

Apr 3, 2026Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Man who criticised minister in viral video dies after arrest

Mar 31, 2026Benin

Benin: Journalist sentenced over social media post on attempted coup

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