Search in Zimbabwe, national level
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: Zimbabwe, RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180
Continent: Africa
Tactic: Insult and defamation laws (1) Secrets and espionage laws (1) Credential control (1) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Pressure (1) Punish (2)
Outcome: Sustained (1) Upheld by a court (1) Unknown (1)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Emmerson Mnangagwa Robert Mugabe
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2023 | Zimbabwe's Patriotic Act criminalizes journalists' contact with foreign governments | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Secrets and espionage laws | Emmerson Mnangagwa | Sustained (July 14, 2023) |
| May 12, 2005 | Zimbabwe: the High Court refuses to accredit Daily News journalists under the media registration law | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Credential control | Robert Mugabe | Upheld by a court (May 12, 2005) |
| March 15, 2002 | Zimbabwe enacts a law requiring all journalists and media houses to hold government licenses | Zimbabwe (RSF 2026 rank: 124th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Robert Mugabe | Unknown |