Tax amnesty for Senegal’s media
President Macky Sall’s decision to cancel the tax debts of media outlets is aimed at easing political tensions in the country.
Director of Senegalese TV station brutally stabbed
Shocked by the violent attack on Maïmouna Ndour Faye, Senegal’s media fraternity are asking government to expedite investigations into the incident.
Lawsuit filed at ECOWAS CCJ against Senegal internet shutdowns
Senegal-based human rights group AfricTivistes and local journalists Ayoba Faye and Moussa Ngom are challenging Senegal’s 2023 internet shutdowns at the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Walf TV suspension lifted
A meeting between President Macky Sall and the management of Walf TV culminates in authorities allowing the Walfadjiri channel back on air.
Senegalese authorities suspend Walf TV . . . again!
As Senegal’s media landscape deteriorates, Walf TV faces the threat of a permanent withdrawal of its licence.
Senegal: Pre-election crackdown
The crackdown on the opposition, media, and civil society intensifies ahead of Senegal’s polling day.
Senegalese broadcast editor receives death threats
The Media Foundation for West Africa calls on Senegalese authorities to investigate and prosecute the people sending threatening messages to radio station editor Babacar Fall.
MFWA collaborates with IPI to produce legal resource for Senegalese media
A new toolkit compiled by MFWA, IPI and Senegalese digital rights group Jonction provides a comprehensive overview of the domestic, regional, and international legal frameworks on press freedom.
Freedom of expression facing severe test in Senegal
The recent arrest of journalist and activist, Aliou Sané, highlights the escalating repression of dissenting voices in Senegal.
Senegal’s reputation as model democracy fading
Senegal’s otherwise glowing image is being undermined as authorities manipulate laws on publication of false news and defamation to arbitrarily detain and prosecute journalists.
Senegalese reporter Maty Sarr Niang remains behind bars
Conditions of Pape Ndiaye and Serigne Saliou Gueye’s provisional release, requires them to report to the prosecutor’s office once a month and prevents them from leaving the country.
Internet shut down as Senegal plunges into chaos
Deadly riots erupt soon after Senegalese court hands down verdict against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
Never-ending criminalisation over the reporting of Senegalese opposition politician’s rape case
Senegalese reporter Pape Ndiaye is charged with “spreading false news”, just a few months after the controversial arrest of journalist Pape Alé Niang.
Woman media practitioner savagely assaulted by Senegalese police
Camera operator Fatou Dione was badly injured by police while covering protests that rocked Senegal’s capital Dakar in late 2022. Even though the attack has traumatised her, she vows to continue with her journalism.