Search in Africa, stage: silence, outcome ongoing
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Egypt, RSF 2026 rank: 169th of 180 Ethiopia, RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180
Continent: Africa
Tactic: Shutdowns and blocking (1) Funding and ownership pressure (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Silence (2)
Outcome: Ongoing (2)
Level: State or province (1) National (1)
Head of government: Abiy Ahmed Gamal Abdel Nasser
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2020 | Ethiopia: internet and phone service cut across Tigray | Ethiopia (RSF 2026 rank: 148th of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Abiy Ahmed | Ongoing (May 3, 2021) |
| May 24, 1960 | Egypt's Nasser government nationalizes every newspaper and magazine in the country | Egypt (RSF 2026 rank: 169th of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Gamal Abdel Nasser | Ongoing (January 1, 1989) |