Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Four Burkinabé journalists kidnapped in the space of two weeks
In the lead-up to his abduction, Radio Omega journalist Alain Niozè Traoré faced numerous threats.
MFWA gears up for Ghana’s December election
Data collected from Media Foundation for West Africa’s monitoring project will be used to curb toxic narratives and hate speech prevalent during elections.
Liberia’s leading environmental news platform under cyber-attack
The digital attacks on the “Daylight” news website can be traced back to the company exposed in the outlet’s investigative stories.
MFWA demands release of abducted Burkinabé journalist
Just days after the Superior Council for Communication (CSC) suspended “L’Évènement”, Atiana Serge Oulon, editor-in-chief of the paper, was abducted from his home.
Media freedom in danger in Niger
Nigerien authorities have criminalised journalism through an amendment to the cybercrime law, reversing the previous government’s 2022 decision to replace prison sentences with fines.
Guinean authorities urged to act against threats
Sékou Jamal Pendessa faces escalating harassment due to his activism against media repression under the current military regime.
Malian authorities take exception to university lecturer’s book
Dr Etienne Fakaba Sissoko is hit with a 2-year sentence and hefty fine for his critical observations of the military government’s rule.
Guinea’s media hit by suspension and censorship
The Media Foundation for West Africa urges Guinea’s media regulatory body to exhibit more tolerance towards the media.