Freedom of the Press 2007: Ghana

Police have informed the assaulted journalists that they are unable to act on the matter, citing that it involves military personnel acting in their official capacity.

The Ghanian authorities’ suspension of radio stations for non-compliance with registration regulations undermines freedom of expression and access to information, as it potentially silences diverse viewpoints and limits the public’s ability to stay informed.

Threats against environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donko were made through comments on his wife’s Facebook posts.