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The Media Rights Agenda (MRA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the promoting and protecting freedom of expression, media freedom, access to information in Nigeria, says that a total of 86 incidents of attacks against journalists, media houses, and citizens were documented in 2025 and painted a disturbing picture of a deteriorating environment for the freedom of expression in Nigeria.
The Rabat Court of Appeal has postponed the appeal trial of Algerian TikToker Raouf Belkacemi, who was previously sentenced to three months in prison by a lower court.
The Seychelles News Agency (SNA) officially resumed operations on Monday, January 26, 2026, ending a period of inactivity that began in December 2024.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded plans to leverage satellite technology to expand mobile connectivity to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians living in areas beyond the reach of terrestrial telecommunications networks.
A Lagos-based journalist, Friday Alefia, was released from detention on Friday, December 19, 2025 after 22 days behind bars.
MTN has established itself as leader of mobile Internet in Nigeria for 2025, according to the annual nPerf barometer
Human Rights Watch warns that an ongoing internet shutdown poses a serious threat to the integrity of Thursday’s Uganda general elections.
Uganda will temporarily suspend public access to the internet and certain mobile services less than 48 hours ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026, during which
voters will elect the President of the Republic and members of Parliament.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has promised Nigerians of clear, better experiences and sustainable growth for operators as the Nigerian communications industry is positioned to power the country’s digital future.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says bridging Nigeria’s digital divide is the central objective of its draft Spectrum Roadmap, with particular emphasis on rural and underserved communities.