Ghanaian newspapers fined exorbitant amounts in libel case
On 31 July 2013, a fast-track high court in Accra fined two newspapers an amount of 180,000 Ghana Cedis (about US $86,282) in damages for publishing libelous information against Mr. Joe Baidoe-Ansah, a Member of Parliament.
Ghanaian journalists beaten by church members
A reporting crew from Adom FM was physically assaulted after attempting to interview the head pastor of a church near Accra. This is the second time this year that journalists have been assaulted at a church premises.
Photojournalists attacked at government ceremony in Ghana
Nii Martey Botwe and Vincent Dzatse were attacked by security officials while covering Ghana’s 56th independence anniversary ceremony.
Ghanaian journalists face series of attacks by opposition supporters
The first of the attacks occurred on 9 December when a mob of New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathisers chased and vandalised a vehicle conveying a crew from the privately-owned television station Metro TV to the NPP’s office in Osu, a suburb of Accra.
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.