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Moussa Ngom

May 28, 2026

CPJ hails president’s pardon of Senegalese journalist after eight years in prison

Mr Bassène was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, but on Wednesday, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye granted him a pardon.

René Capain Bassène, CPJ
March 25, 2026

CPJ condemns court’s imprisonment of Malian journalist for insulting Niger president

“Malian authorities must immediately release Youssouf Sissoko and respect the right of the press to comment on regional security issues,” said CPJ.

Malian journalist, Youssouf Sissoko,