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April 30, 2019
Benin Internet Shutdown Repeats Pattern of Government Censorship Across Africa
Benin is the ninth African country to restrict internet access this year, in a trend that makes it more difficult for journalists to do their work.
April 26, 2019
Egyptian Woman Brutalized in Arab Spring Protest Continues Rights Campaign
Security forces beat and sexually assaulted Hend Nafea during clashes in 2011 in Cairo's Tahrir Square, but she’s still fighting for change.
April 26, 2019
In Eritrea, Jailed Journalists Continue to Languish
A free press remains elusive in Eritrea, Sub-Saharan Africa’s worst jailer of journalists.
April 19, 2019
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
Political cartoonist Khalid Albaih captures Sudan's upheaval with iconic images designed to appeal to Western media.
April 12, 2019
Sudan's New Military Council Leader Promises Civilian Rule Within 2 Years
Saleh Gosh oversaw his agency's brutal crackdown on demonstrators during the four months of protests that ended President al-Bashir's rule.
April 06, 2019
US Congresswoman Calls on Eritrea to Release American
Ciham Ali Abdu has been detained in Eritrea for more than six years.
April 04, 2019
Detained in Beijing, Facing Death
Nazrawit Abera was arrested for carrying bottles of cocaine her family says weren't hers.
March 29, 2019
Burundi Extends Bans on VOA, BBC, Deepening Media Crackdown
Burundian government has indefinitely blocked VOA and BBC broadcasts, and outlawed journalists from providing information to broadcasters.
March 21, 2019
Ethiopian Survivor Recounts New Zealand Mosque Attacks
Abdulkadir Ababora survived joint attacks that left 50 people dead in New Zealand mosques.
March 13, 2019
Father of Ethiopian Airlines Pilot Mourns Irrepressible Son
Yared Getachew was the youngest captain at Ethiopian Airlines but also an accomplished pilot with more than 10 years of experience.
March 06, 2019
All-female Legal Group Fights for Women, Girls in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, an all-female group of lawyers provides legal protection pro bono for young women and girls at risk.
February 24, 2019
African Women Surmount Obstacles to Redefine Their Countries’ Militaries
African women have long played a vital role in peace and security, but they continue to face harassment and discrimination at all levels of service.
February 22, 2019
In Nigeria, Female Candidates Find Opportunities Amid Shifting Attitudes
Young female candidates like Zainab Sulaiman Umar are using what some perceive as weaknesses to their advantage, connecting with voters in ways men can't.
