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Military rulers urged to uphold media freedom

In the wake of a second military coup in Burkina Faso, the MFWA expresses its concern over the continued negative impact of military takeovers on media rights in the West African region.

MFWA unpacks Ghana’s Right to Information law

The Media Foundation for West Africa compiles most Frequently Asked Questions on Ghana’s Right to Information law based on their interaction with stakeholders during their training workshops, forums and advocacy engagements.

Guinean journalist suspended by regulator

N’Faly Guilavogui of media Groupe Evasion Guinea is banned from working as a journalist for 10 days by Guinea’s media regulator.

Uganda’s parliament passes draconian law despite strong objections

Submissions on the implications on freedom of expression and privacy fell on deaf ears, as Uganda’s parliament passes what CIPESA describes as a regressive law on the misuse of social media and hate speech.

Stakeholders in Zimbabwe raise concerns over telecoms traffic monitoring system

MISA Zimbabwe and MAZ are concerned that Zimbabwe’s acquisition and use of the telecommunications traffic monitoring system could expose citizens to unwarranted surveillance.

MRA submits information request to Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator

Using the country’s Freedom of Information Act, Media Rights Agenda requests Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission to provide information on what it is owed by state and privately owned broadcasters.

Repeated harassment of online journalists worrying

Ethiopian journalists Gobeze Sisay and Meaza Mohammed arrested once again – this time on charges of allegedly colluding with rebels in the country’s ongoing conflict.

Sierra Leone authorities fine and suspend Star broadcasters

Privately owned Star radio and Star TV are temporarily taken off air by Sierra Leone’s broadcasting regulator for what majority shareholder believes are political reasons.

Two Chadian journalists arrested over broadcasts

Within a space of two days, journalists Janvier Mouatangar and Anner Sabartang based in southwestern Chad are detained by military police officers over their reporting.

ACHPR passes landmark resolution to curb online gender based violence

While celebrating the ACHPR’s resolution on digital violence against women, the MFWA demands concrete actions by African governments that will ensure improved safety for women online.

Radio silence spreading across parts of West Africa

In the last 5 months, around 133 broadcasters in Nigeria, Ghana and Guinea-Bissau have been taken off air, resulting from orders from authorities or due to non-payment of exorbitant license fees.

Call monitoring system has potential to snoop on citizens

Media rights groups raise concern over Zimbabwe’s government recently implemented telecommunications traffic monitoring system which has potential of exposing citizens to state surveillance.

Journalists explore antidotes to hate speech and disinformation

Rwandese and Congolese journalists commit to engaging in best practices, to counter the increase in hate speech and spread of disinformation in volatile border conflict.

Police shoot Somali journalist during militant siege

While covering a major news event, Somalian journalist Ahmed Omar Nur is shot at point blank range by elite police deployed at a hotel under siege.

DRC journalists arrested during opposition protest

In separate incidents Jojo Jibikilayi, Emmanuel Tujibikila and Achède Milantesa are assaulted, and detained by police after being accused of supporting the protest by the opposition party.

Three Rwandan journalists face possible 22-year prison sentence

The journalists have been charged with spreading false information with the intention of creating a hostile international opinion of Rwanda, publishing unoriginal statements or pictures, and inciting insurrection, according to CPJ.