Reporters Without Borders publishes its index ranking for 180 countries on Press Freedom Day citing particular concerns about the Sahel region.
The Gambian government commits to renew media partnerships as the country drops five places in the latest ratings.
Burkina Faso summons The United States Charges du Affairs over a joint statement on the alleged Massacre of civilians in the north.
Security operatives in Nigeria neutralise several kidnap kingpins and arrest others in Kaduna State.