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Disappearance of journalist Moussa Kaka in Niger

Overview

Moussa Kaka, director of the Radio-Télévision Saraounia group and former RFI correspondent, disappeared in Niamey, Niger, after leaving his office on the evening of August 31, 2026.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for an immediate investigation by Nigerien authorities to determine the circumstances of his disappearance. The incident follows a period of heightened political and security tensions, including a coup attempt on August 29.

Observers note that the disappearance occurs amid a significant decline in press freedom in Niger. RSF reported that the country experienced the largest drop in its World Press Freedom Index in 2026, falling 37 places to rank 120th. Human rights organizations have also highlighted an increasingly repressive legal framework in the country since the July 2023 coup.

Entities

Reporters Without Borders · Moussa Kaka · RFI · Radio-Télévision Saraounia · Niger

Timeline

9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Journalist Moussa Kaka reported missing in Niger
Renowned journalist Moussa Kaka, director of Radio-Télévision Saraounia, has disappeared in Niamey, Niger, prompting urgent calls for investigation from Reporters Without Borders.
21 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
Journalist Moussa Kaka disappears in Niger
Prominent Nigerien journalist and RTS director Moussa Kaka has disappeared in Niamey. Reporters Without Borders is demanding an immediate investigation amid rising political tensions in the country.

Sources

afrikactus.com · correiokianda.info · hrw.org · humanite.fr · lasemaineafricaine.info · leral.net · rufinoweb.com.ar