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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, 2026Benin

Benin: Journalist sentenced to 24 months in prison over Facebook posts

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

Jul 10, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Apprehended journalist found after six days; police summon publisher over same investigation

Jul 3, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Journalist apprehended in Abuja after publication of investigative report

Jun 30, 2026Mali

Mali: HAC suspends radio call-in show “Allô Klédu” for two months