Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Ghanaian radio journalist charged for caller’s deception
Radio journalist Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson was arrested by Ghanaian police on charges of publishing false information, after an on air caller falsely claimed that his girlfriend had been kidnapped.
WAMECA 2021 – A night of many firsts
In what is hailed as West African media’s most significant night, Ghanaian journalist Kwertey Nartey and Nigerian Samad Uthman share prestigious Journalist of the Year award.
Ghana’s broadcast regulator tries to remedy rupture to FoE and ATI
The National Communications Authority under pressure from legal suits, takes first steps to reverse its discriminatory shutdown of 133 radio stations in Ghana.
West African governments passing laws impacting on online freedom of expression
West African governments are adopting new laws or modifying existing legislation, which is being used to suppress free speech online.
Guinea-Bissau media support project to enhance development
The Media Foundation for West Africa rolls out comprehensive project to promote media freedom and capacitate media associations and unions in Guinea-Bissau.
State media targeted during Guinea coup
Two public media institutions and the national daily paper “Horoya” were attacked and ransacked on the eve of Guinea’s coup d’etat.
MFWA charts progress on implementation of RTI law
Since Ghana passed its Right to Information law in 2019, the Media Foundation of West Africa has engaged a number of strategies to ensure the uptake of citizens’ right to access information.
Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator summons TV channel over interview critical of President Buhari
Once again private broadcaster Channels TV finds itself in trouble with Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission – this time for hosting an “inciting, divisive and unfair” interview.