The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) urged authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday to guarantee the safety of journalist Michael Tenende, who has reportedly received repeated threats from a local mayor after publishing critical reporting on her administration.

CPJ Africa Director Angela Quintal emphasized the need for authorities to protect members of the press, stating that “Public officials in the DRC should support journalists who report on matters of public interest, not intimidate them.” Quintal also noted that Tenende has faced ongoing harassment from Anne-Marie Tshiabu, the mayor of Kabinda province, simply for carrying out his professional duties.

The threats date back to October 29, when Tenende received phone calls and text messages from May

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