Ghana

The mass suspension of 62 radio stations in Ghana over compliance shortfalls highlights the urgent need for a more transparent, supportive enforcement approach that safeguards press freedom and democratic participation.

The recurring shutdown of radio stations after changes in government, often under the guise of regulatory audits, raises concerns about politicised enforcement and shrinking media freedom in Ghana.

The incidents highlighted, though involving different journalists and media houses, are intrinsically linked by the shared context of political unrest, public protest, and media scrutiny of powerful actors.

As AI-powered disinformation threatens to unravel decades of Ghana’s democratic progression, we spoke with MFWA’s Kwaku Krobea Asante about how Fact-Check Ghana leverages coalition, context, and community.

The government is being urged to prioritise inclusive stakeholder engagement and robust protections for fundamental rights as it prepares to enact legislation addressing misinformation and disinformation.

Ghanaian politician Kennedy Agyapong is found guilty of defaming journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas and ordered to compensate him for reckless and false accusations.

Six years after Ahmed Suale’s murder, police have arrested his former colleague, Daniel Owusu Koranteng.

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.

Ghana’s media fraternity is counting on President Mahama to fulfil his promise to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale.

By leveraging their influential platforms, the media can advocate for a law that addresses gender imbalances across various sectors, including the media industry itself.

The Coalition will run Media Situation Rooms dedicated to spotting and debunking misinformation disinformation and other harmful narratives related to the elections that may emerge on both online and offline platforms across the country.

In their attempt to document the environmental damage caused by a mining company’s activities in Ghana’s Ashanti region, the investigating journalists are attacked and their equipment destroyed.