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Alerts - Niger

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Africa / Niger

Nigerien president endorses Table Mountain declaration, calls for repeal of criminal defamation

The vast majority of African nations continue to jail journalists and close media houses on charges of defamation or for "insulting" authorities or their policies. The practice prevents legitimate public discourse and critical writing and leads to self-censorship.

Niger

Two newspaper journalists detained over report on judicial corruption

Zakari Alzouma and Ayouba Karimou were arrested and detained for about six hours on 7 October 2011.

Niger

Editor detained overnight, charged over false publication

While recognising the shortcomings of the media in the course of discharging their duties, MFWA nonetheless considers the sanction imposed on Modibo Oumarou Aliou as unduly harsh.

Niger

WAN-IFRA welcomes commitment to free press

Both Mahamadou Issoufou of the Social Democratic Party and Seini Oumarou of the National Movement for a Developing Society have committed to promoting freedom of expression and review existing media laws if elected.

Niger

Newspaper publisher arrested and released

Moussa Aksar's arrest reportedly followed comments he made on France 24, a French broadcaster during a live discussion programme.

Niger

Authorities suspend decree targeting foreign media

Media and civil rights groups said the decree would restrict the flow of information and gag foreign journalists.

Niger

Communications Ministry targets foreign media in new decree

The decree requires foreign journalists and media outlets to seek clearance from the ministry and pay a huge, non-refundable fee before visiting the country to shoot films and documentaries.

Niger

Private radio station resumes broadcasting in central city

Sahara FM, the main radio station in Agadez, is back on the air for the first time since it was shut down in 2008.

Niger

Editor freed after more than two months in custody

Abdoulaye Tiémogo told RSF that prison conditions in Ouallam were appalling. "There were almost 20 of us in cells designed for four or five people."

Niger

"Le Témoin" newspaper editor released on bail

Ibrahim Soumana Goah was freed after the withdrawal of a complaint filed against him by the former communications minister.

Niger

Editor imprisoned on defamation charges

Ibrahim Soumana Gaoh was arrested on charges of defaming the communications minister.

Niger

New law grants president absolute control over media regulatory body

President Mamadou Tandja has signed into law a bill granting him absolute control over the country's media regulatory body.

Niger

Ailing editor taken to remote prison

CPJ is deeply disturbed that authorities have moved Abdoulaye Tiémogo against medical advice to a remote prison.

Niger

Newspaper publisher gets three months in jail for criticising arrest warrant

RSF condemns the three-month jail sentence given to Abdoulaye Tiémogo, publisher of "Le Canard Déchaîné", on a charge of "discrediting a judicial decision."

Niger

Civil society activist held for criticising President Tandja

The president of a civil society coalition is currently in the custody of state security over his criticisms of the illegal extension of the president's term of office.

Niger

Eight newspaper editors questioned

RSF deplores the interrogation of eight newspaper publishers by Niamey police after publishing a document accusing the President's son of taking kickbacks.

Niger

Media outlets go on strike over press freedom restrictions

President Mamadou Tandja gave sweeping powers to the chairman of the media regulatory body, to deal unilaterally and decisively with the country's media.

Niger

CPJ urges president to end increasing media censorship

In a letter to President Mamadou Tandja, CPJ urged the government to end increasing restrictions on the Nigerien private press.

Niger

Live discussions on privately-owned media banned

The High Communication Council (CSC) has banned all live discussions on the prevailing political situation in the country by privately-owned electronic media outlets.

Niger

Publisher of "L'Action" Boussada Ben Ali loses appeal

The Niamey court of appeal upheld the three-month sentence handed to Boussada Ben Ali, publisher of "L'Action" weekly

Niger

Newspaper publisher Ali Soumana charged with defamation and publishing false information

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 6 April 2009, Ali Soumana, publisher of the independent Niamey-based weekly "Le Courrier", was arrested and detained at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following a defamation complaint brought against him by Seyni Salou, managing director of the state-owned water company, Eau du Niger (SPEN).

Niger

Dounia TV director and editor arrested and detained for "broadcasting false information"

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 1 April 2009, managing director Abibou Garba and editor-in-chief Seyni Amadou, of the privately-owned Dounia Media Group, operators of Dounia TV and radio stations in Niamey, were arrested and detained at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for allegedly "broadcasting false information".

Niger

Journalist Boussada Ben Ali convicted of "disseminating false information likely to disturb public order", sentenced to three month imprisonment

(MFWA/IFEX) - Boussada Ben Ali, managing editor of "L'Action", a Niamey-based independent weekly newspaper accused of "disseminating false information likely to disturb public order" has been convicted of the offence on 6 February 2009 and sentenced to a three month imprisonment.

Niger

Newspaper editor Boussada Ben Ali still detained after court adjourns case

(MFWA/IFEX) - Boussada Ben Ali, managing editor of "L'Action", an independent Niamey-based newspaper will continue to stay in detention until the Niamey Tribunal court hears his case on 2 February 2009.

Niger

"L'Action" editor remanded in custody following complaint brought by finance minister

(MFWA/IFEX) - Boussada Ben Ali, managing editor of "L'Action", an independent Niamey-based newspaper, was arrested on 23 January 2009 and held at the Criminal Investigation Department of the police following a complaint lodged against him by the minister of finance and economic planning, Mahamane Ali Lamine Zein. Ben Ali was remanded in prison custody by the Niamey Tribunal on 26 January and is to reappear in court for judgment on 27 January.

Niger

Two journalists given suspended prison sentences for "defamation"

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has condemned three-month suspended prison sentences handed down for libel against the weekly "L'Evénement" journalists Moussa Aksar and Sani Aboubacar.

Niger

Editor, reporter held in defamation case

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders condemns the arrests of Moussa Aksar, the editor-in-chief of the privately-owned weekly "L'Evénement", and one of his journalists, Sani Aboubacar, on 12 November 2008 on a charge of libelling the head of the state power company. Their arrests came a day after another newspaper editor got a three-month suspended sentence after 12 days in pre-trial custody.

Niger

Newspaper editor charged with libel, denied bail

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders calls for the release of Zakari Alzouma, the editor the independent weekly "Opinions", who has been detained since 30 October 2008 in Niamey as a result of a libel complaint by the interior minister and whose case will not be heard for another week.

Niger

Newspaper editor detained on defamation charge

(MFWA/IFEX) - Zakari Alzouma, the editor of "Opinions," a Niamey-based independent weekly newspaper, is being held by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Niger police following his arrest on 29 October 2008.

Niger

Journalist Moussa Kaka released after more than one year in prison

(IFJ/IFEX) - The following is 7 October 2008 IFJ media release:

Niger

Prosecution seeks change of charge against detained journalist Moussa Kaka

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 16 September 2008, the Director of Public Prosecution at the Niamey Appeals Court requested that the charge of "complicity in undermining the authority of the state", for which Moussa Kaka, has been detained for a year be substituted with "acts likely to undermine the security of the state."

Niger

Minister threatens to ban all media professional groups

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 4 September 2008, Mohamed Ben Omar, Niger's minister of communication threatened to dissolve all media professional groups in the country.

Niger

Managing editor of privately-owned newspaper fears for his safety, goes into exile, following his criticism of president

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 26 August 2008, Abdoulaye Tiémogo, managing editor of "Le Canard déchaîné", a privately-owned Niamey-based newspaper, allegedly escaped into exile for fear for his life.

Niger

Broadcaster's suspension may be related to sympathetic coverage of former prime minister and his supporters

(CPJ/IFEX) - The following is a 20 August 2008 CPJ press release:

Niger

Broadcaster suspended for one month without explanation

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders condemns the 19 August 2008 decision by the Higher Council for Communication (CSC), Niger's media regulatory body, ordering the Niamey-based radio and TV broadcaster Dounia to suspend operations for one month. No explanation was given and Dounia was given no chance to defend itself.

Niger

Authorities urged to abandon "absurd war" against Moussa Kaka after court blocks provisional release

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders is dismayed by the obstinacy with which Niger's authorities are keeping journalist Moussa Kaka in prison, despite a judge's decision to dismiss the case against him. On 19 August 2008, at the request of the prosecutor's office, a Niamey appeal court overturned a ruling issued by an investigating judge in June for Kaka's provisional release.

Niger

Newspaper editor released on bail, charged with "divulging military secrets"

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 1 August 2008, Moussa Aksar, managing editor of "L'Evènement", a Niamey-based independent weekly newspaper, was released on bail by the prosecutor of the Niamey Magistrate court, after being charged with "divulging military secrets".

Niger

Newspaper editor held incommunicado

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 30 July 2008, Moussa Aksar, editor of the "L'Evènement", a Niamey-based independent weekly newspaper, was arrested and detained by the Niamey police Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Niger

Prosecutor appeals against judge's decision to drop charges against detained journalist Moussa Kaka

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders strongly condemns the 28 July 2008 decision by Niger's public prosecutor to appeal against an investigating judge's decision on 23 July to dismiss the charges on which Radio Saraounia manager Moussa Kaka has been held since September 2007. The authorities would have had to free Kaka if the prosecutor had not filed his appeal.

Niger

Government closes Niamey's Press House

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders is baffled by the communication ministry's decision on 30 June 2008 to close down Niamey's House of the Press, a centre used by journalists for various activities, including training seminars organised by the French and US embassies.

Niger

Journalist Moussa Kaka denied provisional release

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders deplores the Niamey public prosecutor's decision to file an immediate appeal against an investigating judge's 23 June 2008 decision to allow detained journalist Moussa Kaka to be released provisionally. The appeal blocked the release of Kaka, who continues to be held in a Niamey prison.

Niger

Court rejects imprisoned journalist's petition, returning case to starting point

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders strongly condemns a 15 May 2008 decision by Niger's highest appeal court to reject a request to rule that the records of journalist Moussa Kaka's intercepted telephone calls cannot be used to prosecute him on charges of "complicity in a conspiracy against the authority of the state."

The Gambia / Niger

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, MFWA urges governments to respect press freedom

(MFWA/IFEX) - The following is a 2 May 2008 MFWA press statement:

Niger

Private radio station closed for broadcasting testimonies of soldiers' victims

(RSF/IFEX) - The following is an abridged translation of a 22 April 2008 RSF press release:

Niger

Government suspends RFI over day of solidarity with imprisoned correspondent

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders regrets the 12 March 2008 decision by the High Council for Communication (CSC) to suspend local FM retransmission of the French public radio station Radio France Internationale (RFI) for three months for "discrediting" Niger's institutions by holding a day of solidarity with its imprisoned correspondent, Moussa Kaka, on 10 March.

Niger

Newspaper editor gets one-month prison sentence for comparing two court decisions

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders again reiterates its call for the release of Aboubacar Gourouza, the editor of the independent bimonthly "L'Eveil Plus", after a Niamey court sentenced him on 6 March 2008 to a month in prison for allegedly "discrediting" a court decision in an article in his newspaper by comparing the decision with one taken in a similar case.

Niger

Government refuses visa to RSF secretary-general

(RSF/IFEX) - The government of Niger has refused to provide Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Robert Ménard with a visa for a trip he was to have made to Niamey to participate in a special day of solidarity with the organisation's imprisoned correspondent, Moussa Kaka, which Radio France Internationale (RFI) is organising on 10 March 2008.

Niger

Editor charged and held in custody for defamation and "contempt of justice"

(RSF/IFEX) - Reporters Without Borders has protested at the arrest of Aboubacar Gourouza, editor of the independent bi-monthly "L'Eveil Plus" on 26 February 2008 by judicial police in Niamey, in connection with two articles, one relating to an alleged plot against the former prime minister.

Niger

Three journalists interrogated following airing of story on kidnapped civilian

(MFWA/IFEX) - On 16 February 2008, Raliou Ahmed Assaleh, director of Radio Sahara, an independent radio station based in Agadez, a northern town 1000km from Niamey, and two other journalists, Moussa Inne and Ben Issoufou Mohammed were subjected to hours of interrogation by the Agadez Gendarmerie over a story the station had aired two days earlier.

Niger

In "baffling" decision, appeals court keeps journalist Moussa Kaka in detention and gives green light to prosecutors

(RSF/IFEX) - On 12 February 2008, a Niamey criminal appeal court rejected a request for the release of journalist Moussa Kaka and ruled that the transcripts of controversial telephone taps can, after all, be used as evidence against him, allowing prosecutors to proceed with their case, one of his lawyers, Moussa Coulibaly, said.

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