Freemuse and PEN America’s Artists at Risk Connection call on the Ugandan government to drop all investigations against dancer Oscar Ssenyonga.
Read More »Kenya: The Kenya High Court ruling on the ban of the Rafiki film violates international standards on artistic expression
The Kenya High Court ruled that that the legislative measures used to censor the film "Rafiki" do not breach Article 33 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Read More »Freemuse Launches New Rapid Response Network to Support African Creatives
In collaboration with nine partner organisations working in or on Africa, Freemuse co-launches Amani: Africa Creative Defence Network.
Read More »Freemuse x Shouts Artist’s Voice: Zimbabwean musician Cris Gera
Artist’s Voice is a collaboration between Freemuse and Shouts – Music from the Rooftops! The collaboration aims to provide a platform for artists to share their stories.
Read More »Guinea: Reggae singer released from prison
Guinean reggae singer Elie Kamano and nine other detainees were released from prison on 28 November.
Read More »Freemuse calls for the immediate release of Ugandan academic Dr Stella Nyanzi
Ugandan academic Dr Stella Nyanzi has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison for ‘cyber harassment.’
Read More »Cameroon: Why the charges against rapper Valsero set an alarming tone for artists globally
The latest court date for Cameroonian rapper Valsero has been postponed until 8 October. Freemuse joins the call to release the rapper.
Read More »Freemuse calls for greater protections for satirists after attack on Zimbabwe satirist Samantha Kureya
“Political satirists are vital to the function of a free and empowered society,” said Freemuse Executive Director Dr Srirak Plipat.
Read More »Freemuse calls for credible investigation on the death of Ugandan musician Ziggy Wine
Ugandan musician Ziggy Wine has died on 4 August 2019 as a result of injuries sustained after being abducted and tortured reports BBC Africa.
Read More »South Sudan: singing national anthem restricted
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has passed an order banning singing of the Sudanese national anthem in his absence.
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