Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

Authorities detain Ghanaian journalist Noah Dameh instead of investigating his report on police brutality.

West African countries’ adoption of laws to curb infodemic are being used to convict journalists exposing corruption or writing critical content.

The Burkinabé government suspends “France 24” following the French news station’s decision to report the responses made by a leading member of the jihadi rebel group operating in the region.

At a frank discussion on misinformation convened by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and partner, stakeholders take tough stance on political propaganda and regulation of social media platforms.

Not only does a Ghanian High Court judge dismiss a defamation suit filed by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, but he goes on to describe him as a “corrupt blackmailer”.

The MFWA and media rights group in Guinea-Bissau express their serious concern over crippling licence fees, which will not only obliterate the broadcasting sector but will also undermine citizens’ right to information

While Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo boasts of a country that promotes media freedom and freedom of expression, the MFWA spotlights the unresolved killing of Ahmed Suale and other serious media freedom violations.

Prevalence of sexual harassment in newsrooms across Guinea-Bissau harmful to media women’s mental and physical well-being.