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Senegalese journalist Rene Bassene released after over 8 years in detention

Nigeria, May 28 -- Dakar, May 27, 2026-CPJ welcomes the release of journalist and writer Rene Capain Bassene, who had been detained since 2018 in Senegal. Bassene was sentenced to life in prison on ch... Read More


Kenya court strikes down 'fake news' sections of cyber law, upholds other problematic provisions

Nigeria, March 7 -- Kenya's Court of Appeal described sections of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act that criminalized 'fake news' as so broad that they were "akin to unguided missiles, and likel... Read More