Eastern Africa: A year of repression and resistance

This annual report on Eastern Africa highlights significant repression against press freedom, with internet shutdowns and threats to journalists. Despite these challenges, the organization has been actively pushing back through lobbying for new resolutions and supporting community radio. It also launched initiatives to combat digital hate speech and disinformation, particularly in Kenya, through the Social Media 4 Peace coalition. Additionally, ARTICLE 19 has been helping strengthen civic engagement and social movements, particularly among students and human rights defenders, despite economic and political challenges in the region.