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

  

  Senegal: Right of access to information should be at heart of fight against obstetrical fistula

  24 May 2013

  On the occasion of the international day against obstetrical fistula, ARTICLE…

• 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…

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