May 2025 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. This month, we reflect on the ...

May 2025 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

May 2025 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

May 2025 in the Americas: A freedom of expression round-up by IFEX's Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. In Colombia, the 25th anniversary of the attack ...

Peaceful protests over worsening economic conditions were met with an arbitrary ban, undermining the right to assembly and ignoring the root causes of public discontent.

Recognising Palestinian journalists in Gaza as victims in the ICC probe of Israeli war crimes is vital to amplifying their voices in the fight for justice and accountability.

Kaan and Üçar have been detained on terror-related charges since November 2024. They are due to be tried separately in July, and each faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

The standoff between the Nigerian government and Meta, is emblematic of a broader movement reflecting the growing continental push to reclaim regulatory authority over global tech giants.

Uganda's new military justice bill is in direct defiance of a 2025 Supreme Court ruling. This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 22 May 2025. Military courts long used to persecute ...

Peaceful protests over worsening economic conditions were met with an arbitrary ban, undermining the right to assembly and ignoring the root causes of public discontent. This statement was originally ...

Somali journalists reporting on security issues are facing a surge in arrests, harassment, and assaults, as authorities claim the clampdown is needed to fight extremism and protect national security.

A new study by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights underscores the urgent need for rights-based AI policies in Africa that protect privacy, promote inclusion, and prioritise ethical ...