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.
Newspaper photojournalist detained, severely assaulted
Photographer Emmanuel Kubi, who was covering the trial of four murder convicts, was locked up with the convicts and other criminals.
Hundreds to march in support of Right to Information Bill
Apart from raising awareness, the march will highlight the need for a thorough revision of draft bill to ensure that it complies with international best practice standards.
Ruling party supporters assault journalists
The journalists were attacked while they were covering an awards ceremony in Sunyani, the capital of the Brong-Ahafo region.
Two reporters attacked while covering trial of police officers
Journalists Sammy Darko and Cynthia Essandoh were attacked while covering the trial of six policemen and their civilian accomplices.
Police assault radio journalist and briefly detain him
The journalist, who had photographed a man the policemen had allegedly tied to an electric pole, was accused of “disrespecting” the police officers.
Cabinet approves Right to Information Bill
MFWA is pleased with this development and reiterates its position that RTI encourages accountability through transparency.
Soccer fans attack radio commentator
On 8 November 2009, Real Tamale United supporters assaulted reporter Kwabena Ntow for alleged biased reporting about their club.
Two photojournalists assaulted
The victims were attacked by supporters of a suspected drug smuggler.
Sports reporter assaulted by security guard
The incident occurred while Abeiku Kingsley was trying to gain access to the players and officials of the senior national soccer team.
Reporter assaulted by former president’s security guard
Adom FM reporter Afia Pokua was reportedly assaulted by a security guard of former president John Agyekum Kufuor.
Radio presenter attacked by opposition party militants
A Fox FM journalist was reportedly assaulted by three militants of the opposition New Patriotic Party in Kumasi.
Journalist arrested, detained
Clement Kegeri, Ashanti regional editor of Metropolitan Television, was arrested and detained on 5 August 2009.