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.
Two radio journalists attacked by Accra security personnel
On 9 July 2009, Cyrus Degraft-Johnson and Alhassan Suhuyini were assaulted by Accra Metropolitan Assembly security personnel.
Two newspaper journalists arrested, released following six-hour detention
Awudu Mahama, a parliamentary reporter, and photographer Emmanuel Kubi, both of the “Daily Guide” were detained on 2 June 2009.
Ruling party supporters vandalise radio station, attack employees
A group of armed supporters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) besieged the premises of the privately-owned Classic FM, physically attacking three people and vandalising the radio station.
MFWA urges speedy passage of the Right to Information law
(MFWA/IFEX) – Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is happy that after a long delay in the passage of the Right to Information (RTI) Bill, there appears to be hope on the horizon as the Bill is being considered by cabinet for onward transmission to Parliament. The Ghana News Agency (GNA) quoted Ebo Barton-Oduro, Deputy […]