Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
MP sentenced to one-year prison term for Twitter post under Penal Code
Opposition Member of Parliament Alain Lobognon has been sentenced to one year in prison for his Twitter post in what is being regarded as a political power ploy.
Three critical factors impacting journalists’ safety in Ghana
The Media Foundation of West Africa believes the recent cold blooded murder of Ahmed Hussein Suale lays bare three critical challenges around the safety of journalists in Ghana.
MFWA condemns killing of Anas’ team member, demands prompt investigations
Ahmed Hussein Suale reportedly died instantly after being shot in the chest and neck by gunmen who were reported to have sped away on motor bicycles after the act
#KeepitOn: Joint letter on keeping the internet open and secure in Zimbabwe
More than 170 organizations from over 60 countries that make up the #KeepitOn Coalition reacted to a reported internet shutdown in Zimbabwe.
Three journalists shot while covering political party rally in Lagos
The MFWA’s correspondent in Nigeria reported that the journalists were caught in a crossfire after a gunfight broke out between suspected rival groups of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) at some point during the APC rally.
MFWA take on Presidential Media Encounter
The Media Foundation for West Africa provides its take on the annual press briefing more familiarly known as the Presidential Media Encounter.
Pastor loses temper during radio interview and damages studio property
In responding to a fellow cleric during a radio interview, a pastor lost his temper, insulted and abused the interviewer and damaged studio property.
Criminal libel law to be scrapped in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leonian President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has promised the media sector that his government is looking to repeal criminal libel and sedition laws and also create a fund to support journalists.