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Jul 23, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Political party activist granted bail over alleged false publication

Jul 22, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Another TikToker granted bail over remarks about president and first lady

Jul 22, 2026Ghana

Ghana: TikTok content creator re-arrested over alleged offensive conduct

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, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Social media influencer arrested for making false claims against President

Jul 13, 2026Mali

Mali: Court rejects journalist’s request for provisional release

Jul 13, 2026Mauritania

Mauritania: Opposition MPs granted presidential clemency after arrest for criticising President