Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
High number of deaths during Guinea protests demands accountability
Concerned by the rising number of deaths from the ongoing protests in Guinea, the Media Foundation for West Africa is calling for a probe to ensure accountability over the loss of lives.
Journalist arrested for reports on Boko Haram
The arrest of Nigerian journalist Tunji Omirin, after military officers stormed the regional office of “The Daily Trust”, has been slammed by the Media Foundation for West Africa.
Release of journalists applauded by the Media Foundation for West Africa
The Media Foundation for West Africa celebrates the release of blogger Mohamed Ali Ould Abdel Aziz and journalists Abdou Ould Tajeddine and Cheikh Ould Mami.
Brutal murder of Nigerian broadcast journalist must be thoroughly investigated
Media freedom organisations are asking the Nigerian authorities to dig deep into the brutal murder of radio journalist Maxwell Nashan of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).
Attack on journalist’s home and car condemned
Authorities in Burkina Faso are being asked to investigate an attack on journalist Yacouba Ladji Bama at his home and the destruction of his property.
MFWA engages with Ghanian citizens on processes around elections
MFWA is expanding its programme on promoting citizens’ participation in local governance and has planned public education forums on the upcoming district level elections in Ghana.
Court orders ruling party member to pay compensation to the journalist she assaulted
Ghanian journalist Ohemaa Sakyiwaa was granted compensation of US$1600 to be paid by Hajia Fati, a member of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Media muzzled prior to Guinea-Bissau presidential election
Two independent radio stations were shut down two weeks before the start of the campaigning for the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau.