West Africa

Protection of journalists, media law reform and the development of freedom of information laws are key to creating more accountable governments. ARTICLE 19 West and Central Africa is working to protect journalists and human rights defenders and ensure an end to impunity and corruption.

• Statement

  

  The Gambia: ARTICLE 19 condemns new attacks on freedom of expression

  24 Apr 2013

  ARTICLE 19 condemns new attacks on freedom of expression by the Gambian…

• Press release

  

  Gambia: African Commission Adopts Model Law on Access to Information

  08 Mar 2013

  ARTICLE 19 welcomes the adoption of the Model Access to Information Law…

• Legal analysis

  Nigeria: Personal Information and Data Protection Bill

  28 Feb 2013

  The Government of Nigeria efforts to protect the rights of its citizens…

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