Journalists in the Sahel region of Africa

Media freedom group sounds alarm on increased security risks for local journalists in Africa’s Sahel

Over the first six months of this year, 3,064 civilians were killed by the violence, according to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, a 25 percent increase compared to the previous six months
In June, at least three journalists in Burkina Faso disappeared under suspicious circumstances, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists

By AP · 24 September 2024