Index calls on authorities to drop all charges against the activist and his 12 co-defendants, who all face the death penalty
Joint statement demands immediate release of Algerian Hirak poet Mohamed Tadjadit
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CATEGORY: Africa
The week in free expression 31 October – 7 November
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression 24 October – 31 October
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Madagascar: President flees Gen Z protests but deep problems remain
Student leaders tell Index they are worried their revolution may end up being hijacked after the military take power
The week in free expression 3 October – 10 October
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression 26 September – 3 October
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 12 September – 19 September 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 5 September – 12 September 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Tanzania’s election by elimination
Opposition is being silenced as the country prepares to go to the polls next month
Malian writer Étienne Fakaba Sissoko forced into exile
Acclaimed economist and writer flees country with his family after attempted abductions and threats on social media
Freedom of expression in Africa. Index on Censorship covers free speech, freedom of religion, artistic freedom on the continent of Africa.