Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

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Brutal attack of journalist by Senegalese police condemned

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 being selectively applied

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

Court cancels bail for 3 activists after prosecutor appeals

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.

Former Malian minister’s complaint leads to arrest of journalist Ibrahim Adiawiakoye

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.

18 demonstrators and 4 journalists arrested in crackdown on recent protest

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

Exposing corruption in Togo’s oil sector lands journalist in trouble

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

MFWA fact-checking initiative fights COVID-19 misinformation

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.

Presidential appointee to head Guinea’s media regulator

The presidential appointment of Boubabacar Yacine Diallo as the new head of Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC) is being seen as a move to control Guinea’s media sector.