RFI condemns attack on journalist’s home

Radio France International (RFI) has condemned an arson attack that targeted several houses in Niger’s capital, Niamey, including that of its correspondent, Moussa Kaka.

“RFI notes that this attack comes four days after the second round of the presidential election and that Moussa Kaka was targeted as a journalist.

“This is a very serious attack on the freedom of the press. RFI gives its full support to its correspondent, condemns this act and will continue to defend the freedom to inform,” the Paris-headquartered broadcaster said in a statement. 

Moussa Kaka has been the target of attacks in the past, and has been imprisoned by the authorities in Niger for allegedly having ties with Tuareg rebels and plotting against the government.