Ugandan activist and academic, Stella Nyanzi, finally appeared in court after numerous postponements of her case, after being arrested for her poetry.

Poet Abdirahman Abees has been released from custody in Somaliland after a court found he "exercised his freedom of expression" with his poetry readings.

Freemuse joins over 100 musicians, writers and artists calling on the Ugandan government to drop a draft law limiting artistic freedom of expression.

"This will strangle artists and everyone who has the right to cultural expression and artistic freedom," Executive Director Srirak Plipat said.

Almost five months after ordering its demolition, the Oyo state government in Nigeria has rebuilt Music House, owned by Nigerian singer Yinka Ayefele.

Tanzanian hip hop artists Diamond Platnumz and Rayvanny have been banned indefinitely from performing in the country and abroad.

Zambian musician Chama Fumba aka Pilato and five other human rights activists have been acquitted over a 2017 peaceful protest outside parliament.

Freemuse urges Somali authorities to investigate killing of cleric Sheikh Abdiweli Ali Elmi and 17 worshippers for playing music.

Tanzanian actress Wema Sepetu has been banned from acting and charged with posting sexually explicit content after sharing images on social media.

Sudanese singer Mona Magdi Salim was arrested for alleged indecent clothing after images of her in pants and a white shirt circulated on social media.