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Feb 18, 2026Togo

Togo: Journalist reports threats after investigative report

Sierra Leone: Main opposition party briefly suspended, secretary-general remanded

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

Feb 6, 2026Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Opposition party executive released after spending a night in detention

Feb 3, 2026Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Retired lecturer arrested following criticisms of government

Jan 30, 2026Guinea

Guinea: Media regulator launches nationwide media census

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

Ghana: Eight years on, court case over police assault on journalist continues

Jan 27, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Soldiers assault journalist, wipe out data from his phone

Jan 27, 2026Niger

Niger: DW correspondent arrested after report on Nigerian refugees

Jan 19, 2026Mali

Mali: Authorities ban Jeune Afrique magazine