Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

“Whatsup News” editor David Tamakloe was arrested and charged after the media outlet reported on the alleged harassment of communities perceived to be sympathisers of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Various media rights groups and human rights organisations have petitioned the government over the brutal assault of camerawoman Adja Ndiaye outside a police station.

Nigeria’s cybercrime law is more frequently being used against journalists, political activists and critics of the state instead of protecting citizens from cybercrime.

Granting of bail for three civil society activists arrested in the aftermath of deadly protests in Niger is reversed following appeal by the public prosecutor.

The director of online publication “Mali Scoop”, Ibrahim Boiny Adiawiakoye, was arrested for publishing a story questioning the link between a former government minister and the ruling military junta.

Nigerian authorities come down hard on demonstrators protesting fuel and electricity price hikes.

Togolese investigative journalist Ferdinand Ayite is being threatened and sued for defamation for exposing malfeasance in the country’s petroleum industry.

The effectiveness of Media Foundation for West Africa’s COVID-19 fact-checking initiative is enhanced by the involvement of the diverse array of media outlets.