Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Radio station employee shot dead in Nigeria
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed Famous Giobaro on 16 April 2017 at his residence in Yenagoa, a local government area in the Bayelsa State of Nigeria.
Media group discusses women’s online rights with Ghana’s gender minister
The Media Foundation for West Africa met with Ghana’s Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ms. Otiko Afisa Djaba at her office to discuss ways of promoting women’s rights online.
Somaliland journalist gets 2-year sentence for “anti-national activity”
Independent journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon was accused of allegedly making comments against Somaliland’s president while expressing support for the president of Somalia on social media.
Uganda’s glimpse of hope
2017 is turning out to be a hopeful year for Uganda, as justice is finally being served for numerous violations against journalists.
African free expression network concerned for safety of journalists in Somalia
Between 25 January and 1 April 2017, a total of 11 journalists and one media organisation have been attacked in Somalia, making it one of the most dangerous places to be a journalist in Africa.
Journalist assaulted by soldiers on Ghanaian Independence Day
Freelance journalist Kendrick Ofei alleges he was attacked after filming soldiers who were beating a civilian behind Independence Square, in Accra, Ghana.
Student protestor killed in Sierra Leone
Police officers in Sierra Leone have killed one student, injured several others and arrested dozens in an attempt to quell protests by students of the University of Njala, located in the city of Bo in South-Eastern part of the country.
New dawn for Gambia as president discusses free expression
The Media Foundation for West Africa met with Gambian President Adama Barrow to discuss press freedom and impunity for crimes against journalists under the Jammeh regime.