Investigative journalist Micah Reddy, who had been reported missing in Djibouti, is released from custody, according to South African reporting. Earlier reports said he and his local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, were missing after going silent while on assignment. Multiple outlets describe international and press-rights groups seeking confirmation of his whereabouts and safety.
Context remains focused on how Reddy ended up in custody. One outlet reports he is held after travelling without media accreditation, while others focus on calls for Djiboutian authorities to answer questions about his detention. Le Monde Afrique reports his employer fears he was arrested by security services, noting he and his fixer have not provided updates since around Saturday. The ICIJ is also cited as confirming custody involving Reddy and a Djiboutian journalist, Mohamed Willo Ismael.
Across the coverage, the main differences are in timing and emphasis: some start from the disappearance and uncertainty, others point to the custody details and accreditation issue, and the latest reporting concerns his release.
