Rights groups demand immediate passage of Right to Information Bill
Rights groups organised a national conference in Accra to intensify their long campaign for passage into law of the long-delayed bill.
Newspaper reporter assaulted while covering demonstration
Victor Kwawukume was treated for head injuries and discharged from hospital.
ARTICLE 19’s submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
ARTICLE 19 notes that only a few freedom of expression issues have been addressed during the first cycle of the UPR.
Government reverses decision to boycott media group
A bitter stand-off between the government and the Accra-based independent media group Multimedia Group Limited has been resolved after a meeting between the two sides.
Political activist detained over allegations against first lady
(MFWA/IFEX) – March 19, 2012 – A ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) activist, Ernest Owusu Bempah, a fiery critic of President Atta Mills’ administration, was on March 14, 2102 detained on charges of “publishing false information with the intent to cause fear and alarm” in Accra. On March 16, two days after his arrest, he […]
MFWA-MUSIGA statement marking Music Freedom Day
In Ghana, musicians have faced threats, insults and intimidation from opposing political party activists for composing songs for political parties of their choice during election campaigns.
National security officials violently assault photojournalists
Armed operatives of the national intelligence agency violently assaulted Gifty Lawson as she attempted to cover the bail hearing of a senior police officer who was a prime suspect in a missing cocaine scandal that hit the country.
Journalists attacked by angry mob
Angry youth mounted roadblocks, dug trenches and burnt tyres to protest the poor condition of the Takoradi main habour road. A number of journalists were caught in the violence.
Newspaper reporter receives death threats
Thugs threatened to “shoot and kill” Fred Tettey Alarti-Amoako, “anytime, anywhere they meet him,” following the publication of an article critical of the paramount chief Nana Bosomprah.
Police arrest two demonstrators
Arrested for allegedly organising a demonstration without police permission, Hajia Sherifatu Sulley and Hajia Fati Alhassan were granted bail.
Journalists intimidated, prevented from covering trial
A crowd of sympathisers of Abubakari Nallah intimidated and prevented a group of journalists from covering the trial of Nallah and nine officials of the Narcotic Control Board at an Accra High Court on 9 September.
Newspaper suspended, journalists and publishers fined in defamation case
“The Chronicle” had accused Prof. Nokoe and Daniel Gyimah, then Chairman of the University Council, of underhanded dealings in the acquisition of a hostel facility.
Pastors assault radio journalists, vandalise station
The pastors stormed the studios of Hot FM to protest their exclusion from a current affairs programme.
Police arrest ruling party demonstrators
A spokesperson for the group told MFWA that two of the protesters were roughed up by police for resisting the unlawful arrest.
Newspaper journalist attacked
Felix Nyaaba was violently assaulted by supporters of King Latse II at the Accra High Court for photographing the king and his entourage.
Police assault sports journalists
Police officers prevented a group of journalists accredited to cover a football match from entering the inner perimeter of the stadium, and went on to assault several of them.