Former president hails historic repeal of criminal libel law
Ghana’s former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, said that history had vindicated his government for the repeal of the criminal libel laws that were used to jail journalists.
Ghanaians protest against President Jammeh of The Gambia
The protest was part of activities organised to mark the 16th anniversary of President Yahya Jammeh’s Coup d’État on 22 July 1994.
Another editor summoned over story police claim “undermines their image”
The GJA called on police to use constitutional means to address grievances they may have against journalists and the media.
News editor charged for “publishing false information”
Ato Kwamena Dadzie, news editor of Joy FM, was charged for refusing to reveal the station’s sources of information for a 5 July news item.
Journalist briefly detained, manages to escape
Dauda Mohammed was reportedly abducted by unidentified men for photographing a private mansion of former president Jerry John Rawlings.
North Star radio station attacked by ruling party sympathisers
An NDC spokesperson said they had met with station management and would conduct an investigation into the matter.
Pressure group sues government over monitoring device that “undermines” free expression
Alliance for Accountable Governance said that the ISMS device could be used to tap into online bank accounts and internet communication of all mobile phone and internet users in the country.
State-owned newspaper photographer assaulted
Rockson Asmah was assaulted by a 39 year-old business woman after she asked him to photograph her.
Opposition party sympathiser arrested for calling President Mills a “chimpanzee”
After the intervention of President John Atta Mills, all charges against NPP sympathiser Alexander Adu Gyamfi were dropped.
Youth group threatens journalist, radio station
The threat came after journalist Ato Kwamena Dadzie commented on a feud between the Ashanti king and another traditional chief.
Newspaper wins seven year old defamation case
A five-member panel unanimously dismissed the defamation charges brought by a traditional chief against “The Daily Dispatch”.
Opposition party sympathiser granted bail
Nana Darkwa was arrested for allegedly implicating Ghana’s former president Jerry John Rawlings in a fire that gutted Rawlings’ house.
ARTICLE 19 recommends changes to proposed access to information law
Although the draft law contains positive features, it suffers from unclear and broad exception clauses among other issues, says ARTICLE 19.
Newspaper reporter attacked
Jos Garneo Cephas was reportedly assaulted after photographing five military personnel standing trial for murder.
Investigation launched into journalist mistreatment allegation
James Donkor was detained after attempting to photograph a man whom police had allegedly tied to an electric pole for “disrespecting them.”
“Daily Guide” newspaper wins defamation case
An Accra High Court dismissed a four-year-old defamation suit brought against Akosua, a cartoonist with the “Daily Guide” newspaper.