Assault on Mozambican journalists on upward trend
Concern is being raised over the escalating intimidation and violence against journalists, including arrests, assaults, and theft of equipment while reporting on events.
MISA demands swift investigation of journalist Joao Chamusse’s murder
Motive behind murder of journalist Joao Chamusse is unclear but his phone and laptop are missing.
Mayor in Mozambique harasses journalists at briefing
Two TVM journalists told CPJ that they felt humiliated and were worried about their safety after some of the supporters present at the event started chanting “Get out” and that TVM was “rubbish.”
Journalist attacked for refusing to pay a bribe
Mozambican journalist Rosario Cardoso faces the wrath of police officers after he questioned them about soliciting kickbacks during an evening patrol.
Mozambique urged to safeguard press freedom
After meeting with a diverse array of stakeholders, a high-level International Press Institute delegation expressed its concern at Mozambique’s deteriorating media freedom environment.
Anti-terrorism amendment bill grave threat to media freedom
Amended anti-terror law awaiting President Felipe Nyusi’s signature contains heavy penalties for journalists reporting on specific topics, such as the insurgency in Cabo Delgado.
Mozambican journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco still missing
The Mozambican government’s pedestrian approach to the disappearance of Ibraimo Mbaruco perpetuates a culture of impunity that poses great risk to journalists.
Mozambican authorities asked to uphold media freedom prior to UPR process
Prior to its Universal Peer Review process in 2021, civil society organisations are calling on Mozambican authorities to enhance media freedom, digital rights and freedom of expression.
Offices of independent newspaper ‘Canal de Moçambique’ torched in arson attack
Mozambican authorities are being urged to investigate the arson attack on the offices of the ‘Canal de Moçambique’, which publishes an independent weekly investigative newspaper and daily digital publication ‘CanalMoz’.
Mozambican journalist Omardine Omar assaulted and convicted
While investigating alleged police extortion, journalist Omardine Omar was assaulted by officers and detained, and subsequently convicted and fined for civil disobedience.
Missing Mozambican journalist’s case referred to the UN
Media freedom and human rights organisations have requested the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances undertake an independent and impartial investigation into the disappearance of journalist Ibraimo Mbaruco in northeastern Mozambique 3 months ago.
Mozambican journalist Ibraimo Abu Mbaruco allegedly abducted
Reporters Without Borders plead with Mozambican authorities to share information on the whereabouts of journalist Ibraimo Abu Mbaruco, allegedly abducted by soldiers in early April from the restive province of Cabo Delgado.
AFEX joins regional and international organisations calling for release of Amade Abubacar
Member organisations of the AFEX together with regional and international organisations advocating for media freedom are calling on authorities in Mozambique to unconditionally release journalist Amade Abubacar who has been in jail since January this year.
Call for release of Mozambican journalist Amade Abubacar from prolonged detention
Military personnel picked up journalist Amade Abubacar in Macomia, a town in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. He is accused of colluding with militants that have sown terror in the northern Mozambican region.