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Kenya, Somalia named top offenders as journalist arrests surge across Africa
Kenya, Somalia named top offenders as journalist arrests surge across Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2025

A CIVICUS report says at least 180 journalists were detained across sub-Saharan Africa in 2025, with Somalia and Kenya leading arrests and deadly crac...

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide...

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