RSF, Forbidden Stories urge France to grant asylum to CAR journalist targeted by Russian propaganda

Reporters sans frontières, Forbidden Stories, and the African Whistleblower Protection Platform have publicly called on French authorities to grant asylum to Central African journalist Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo, the exclusive source of an investigation into Russian propaganda operations in Africa. The op-ed signals heightened concern for his safety, likely due to threats linked to his reporting. This development underscores the intersection of press freedom, asylum policy, and Russian influence operations in Africa, though the specific threat level and French response remain unclear.