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Aug 4, 2026Mali

Mali: Former Prime Minister released after a year in prison for social media post

Aug 3, 2026Nigeria

Nigeria: Police ordered to pay journalist US$ 8,800 for unlawful arrest

Jul 31, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Security officials arrest two content creators over video of President

Jul 29, 2026Senegal

Senegal: Three supporters of opposition party arrested over criticism of President

Jul 29, 2026Ghana

Ghana: Police fire gunshots, arrest students during nursing college welfare protest

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