Prosecution of "Mada Masr"'s editor, denial of union rights, and website blocks show an escalating crackdown on independent journalism in Egypt.

"The Online Safety Act is a threat to the privacy of users, restricts free expression by arbitrating speech online, exposes users to algorithmic discrimination through face checks, and leaves millions ...

As the use of technology rises, so does the prevalence of online abuse against women, spotlighting the need for urgent interventions like the implementation of ACHPR Resolution 522.

In June 2025, media reports uncovered the hidden existence of a (leaked) proposed law named as “Karnataka Mis-information and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (“the Bill”). Within a week, the Bill ...

Rights groups, including IFEX, demand Dahmani's release and an end to Tunisia's growing use of Decree 54 to criminalize dissent.

"Information is key. If the world doesn’t know how much devastation has happened, how can they send help?" This statement was originally published on freepressunlimited.org on 7 July 2025. On March 28 ...

In their submission to the ACHPR public consultation MISA-Regional underscores the need for governments and media organisations to prioritise inclusive design, transparency, and accountability in AI ...

In a landmark ruling, Malawi's Constitutional Court has struck down criminal defamation, marking a major victory for media freedom.

As Togolese citizens recently mobilised online to protest entrenched political power, authorities responded with deliberate internet slowdowns and targeted disruptions.

Among the blocked channels were the accounts of journalists, political commentators, and opposition voices accused of disseminating "anti-state content".

Tech companies like GoFundMe are playing a direct role in silencing Palestinian voices and hindering solidarity efforts, raising serious human rights concerns.

Uganda's Personal Data Protection Office sets a precedent for Big Tech accountability in Africa by ordering Google to register with local authorities and comply with data protection laws.