Daily monitoring of the freedom of expression situation in West Africa in the month of May 2025 show that arrests, detention, physical assaults and threats against journalists and civic actors persist.
Findings from the monitoring also show that media regulators continue to be the main perpetrators in suspending the operations of media outlets in the region. These findings, along with some redress actions recorded and other legal/regulatory developments captured in May 2025 are provided in the full report.
With support from the 11th Hour Project of The Schmidt Family Foundation, the MFWA continues to monitor and document these violations as part of efforts to promote a free and safe civic space in West Africa.
Access the full report here.