International Freedom of Expression Exchange: The global network for free expression
Central and Eastern Africa
The director of the leading private radio and television network in southern Somalia was murdered last week, report the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and other IFEX members. Hassan Osman Abdi, a senior journalist and director of Shabelle Media Network, was shot dead outside his home in Mogadishu on 28 January, after being followed by five men in a sedan, says NUSOJ.
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From the Communiqué
1 February 2012
Ethiopia
More journalists get jail time on anti-terrorism charges
In another sign of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's worsening repression, a U.S.-based journalist was sentenced to life in prison on anti-terrorism charges, while two other journalists were given heavy prison sentences, report the Ethiopian Free press Journalists' Association (EFJA), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the International Press Institute (IPI) and other IFEX members.
1 February 2012
Somalia
Journalist's murder highlights country's notoriety as most dangerous place in Africa for media
The director of the leading private radio and television network in southern Somalia was murdered last week, report the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) and other IFEX members. Hassan Osman Abdi, a senior journalist and director of Shabelle Media Network, was shot dead outside his home in Mogadishu on 28 January, after being followed by five men in a sedan, says NUSOJ.
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Campaigns and Advocacy
25 January 2012
Ethiopia
Following fact-finding mission, RSF reports on press freedom situation in the country
in the course of its observations and the interviews it conducted during its visit, RSF confirmed that freedom of expression has been on the wane for some time.
16 December 2011
Burundi
Three questions to Radio Publique Africaine manager Eric Manirakiza
RSF asked Manirakiza about the situation of journalists in Burundi, which has worsened markedly this year, and about the government's increasing harassment of the media.
29 November 2011
Rwanda
President must reject draft penal code, says ARTICLE 19
The organisation is concerned about provisions that do not comply with international standards on freedom of expression, especially those relating to criminal defamation, protection of national security, access to reproductive health information and genocide ideology.See all campaign news: Central and Eastern Africa
Reports
25 January 2012
Ethiopia
EFJA calls for concerted global efforts to stop abuses
Following a spate of convictions of journalists on trumped up charges, EFJA calls for action from democratic governments around the world, as well as civil liberty and freedom advocates.
19 January 2012
Somalia
Attacks on the press up in 2011, says NUSOJ annual report
The targeting of journalists is increasingly politically motivated and systemic, says NUSOJ.See all reports: Central and Eastern Africa
Take action!
ERITREA: Demand freedom for Dawit Isaak
Twenty-third September marks 10 years since the Swedish-Eritrean journalist and writer Dawit Isaak was imprisoned in Eritrea. His crime? He worked for an independent newspaper that reported on demands for democratic reforms. There has never been a trial, a charge or a sentence against him. IFEX members and supporters are asking that you take part in a week of action to demand his freedom.
14 September 2011
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