Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 29 March–4 April 2025
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CATEGORY: Africa
President Museveni’s crackdown on Ugandan TikTokers
Social media spaces are shrinking as freedom of speech is further eroded in Uganda, leaving no safe haven for critical thoughts
The extraordinary decency of Athol Fugard
Filmmaker and actor Gavin Hood reflects on his relationship with the late South African novelist, playwright and director, who has died aged 92
Bobi Wine still standing up to oppression in Uganda, politically and musically
Yoweri Museveni’s most formidable challenger refuses to be silenced and remains on the frontline of protest
Contents – Unsung heroes: How musicians are raising their voices against oppression
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Boualem Sansal faces life imprisonment if found guilty of national security charges
The Algerian novelist has long been a controversial figure for his criticism of his home country and extremist Islam
A big week to remember
The past week has been busy for Index and in Hong Kong. It is up to us all to ensure award winners and political prisoners are not forgotten
Index on Censorship announces 2024 Freedom of Expression award winners
Campaigners, artists and journalists from Iran, Palestine, Russia and Uganda are named in awards ceremony in London this week
Who will protect freedom of expression now?
What terrible things will happen while we are all distracted by the clown in the White House?
Mozambique faces protest crackdown following disputed presidential election
The police have killed at least 20 people during a march led by an opposition leader, whilst hundreds more have been injured or arrested
Freedom of expression in Africa. Index on Censorship covers free speech, freedom of religion, artistic freedom on the continent of Africa.