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PRESS RELEASE Nairobi, Kenya: April 8, 2025
The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has called on the Burkinabe authorities to immediately release three journalists recently detained and subsequently forcibly conscripted into the armed forces.
Guezouma Sanogo, the...
Journalists across Africa play a critical role in holding governments accountable, exposing corruption, and championing human rights. However, their courageous work often comes at a price. Harassment, arbitrary arrests, defamation suits, and even violence are frequent risks for media...
In an interconnected world, partnerships are crucial for tackling complex challenges. For the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), collaboration is a cornerstone of its mission to promote press freedom, strengthen media professionalism, and defend the rights of journalists. Among...
Since its inception, the Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has been a steadfast advocate for press freedom, professional growth, and the protection of journalists across the African continent. As we reflect on the years since 2020, CAJ takes pride...
Freedom of expression is more than just a right; it is the bedrock upon which democracy, human rights, and sustainable development are built. Across Africa, this fundamental freedom serves as a critical driver of social, economic, and political progress....
Africa is a continent rich in cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity, with over 1.4 billion people speaking more than 2,000 languages. This incredible diversity presents both opportunities and challenges for the media industry, particularly when it comes to the...
The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) plays a pivotal role in advancing media freedom and journalistic ethics across Africa. As a continental organization representing the interests of African journalists, CAJ’s efforts to enhance the media landscape have included working...
In the dynamic and often challenging world of journalism, unity is strength. Across Africa, journalists face obstacles that range from legal challenges and censorship to financial constraints and safety concerns. The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) was established to...
CAJ believes in the necessity and importance of engaging all Governments, the African Union, the Regional Economic Communities, human rights bodies, UN agencies, media support groups and partners in expanding freedom of expression and access to information for good...
The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented global crisis that disrupted every facet of life, including the media landscape in Africa. As journalists worked tirelessly to inform the public, they faced unique challenges: misinformation, restrictions on movement, economic uncertainties, and,...
