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Sudan detains local journalist, confiscates newspapers following reporting on protests

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DRC journalist detained, accused of "compromising" president over bread truck photos

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CPJ calls on Ethiopia to drop case against Zone 9 blogger

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Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye released

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Security police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

Security police prevent publication of Sudan newspapers

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Somali authorities arrest local journalist following critical reporting

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Somaliland journalists detained, accused of "false news"

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Ethiopian government blocks social media as violence spreads

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