Central African Republic: First Appearance of Journalist Landry Nguema Ngokpelle

In the Central African Republic, journalist Landry Nguéma Ngokpelle was formally charged at the Ngaragba prison. Arrested on 8 May, his first appearance took place on 19 May 2025 at the Bangui High Court. The judges' decision arouses a wave of reactions in the country. Many media professionals and civil society groups see it as a way of muzzling the press.