Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
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Nigerian journalists released on bail
‘Wikkitimes’ journalists Haruna Mohammed and Idris Kamal are arbitrarily arrested, after a politician files a complaint against the newspaper.
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MFWA and partners launch media support programme in Guinea-Bissau
A newly launched project seeks to strengthen the capacity of media actors in Guinea-Bissau to monitor and document violations of media and freedom of expression rights.
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#AriseGhana protest turns violent
The violent confrontation between overzealous protesters and an equally heavy-handed police mars the first day of #AriseGhana protest in Accra.
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Sierra Leone parliament investigates attack on journalist
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists engages the Clerk of Parliament over the assault on journalist Abdulai Gbla by a member of parliament.
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Guinean journalist Ahmed Camara assaulted live on air
Public prosecutor orders arrest of Guinean politician Aboubacar Soumah for assaulting show host Ahmed Camara during live broadcast interview.
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Leader of Senegal’s ruling party apologises to journalist
Asking a question at a press conference convened by Senegal’s ruling party Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) results in journalist Ndeye Ngoné Diop being heckled and harassed by party supporters.
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The growing SLAPP in the face of Nigeria’s press freedom
Authorities and influential people in Nigeria are using SLAPPs – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – as a weapon to censor and intimidate journalists into silence.
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Nigerian journalist shot during anti-police brutality protest
Osun State’s police commissioner launches investigation into shooting of journalist Toba Adedeji, which took place when police opened fire on protestors in southwestern Nigeria.