Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Senegalese broadcast editor receives death threats
The Media Foundation for West Africa calls on Senegalese authorities to investigate and prosecute the people sending threatening messages to radio station editor Babacar Fall.
Journalist union leader arrested in Guinea
Military authorities urged to end the wave of repression against the media in the country.
Murdered 5 years ago and still no justice for Ahmed Suale
The MFWA retraces the events leading to the killing of Ghanaian journalist Ahmed Suale.
MFWA collaborates with IPI to produce legal resource for Senegalese media
A new toolkit compiled by MFWA, IPI and Senegalese digital rights group Jonction provides a comprehensive overview of the domestic, regional, and international legal frameworks on press freedom.
Guinean media goes silent to protest repression
A nationwide media blackout by media associations was designed to magnify the control the ruling junta is imposing on the media.
Freedom of expression facing severe test in Senegal
The recent arrest of journalist and activist, Aliou Sané, highlights the escalating repression of dissenting voices in Senegal.
ECOWAS and MFWA sign partnership agreement
ECOWAS and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) have announced a partnership looking into enhancing democratic values, media freedom, development, human rights, and peace in West Africa.
#WAMECA2023 spotlights drastic democratic decline
Participants at the West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards emphasised the need to build strong alliances to effectively push back against media repression.