Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Sagal Salad Osman, producer of a children’s programme, murdered in Somalia
“The perpetrators have not only deprived a family of a breadwinner but have also deprived society of a promising journalist whose activities were anchored towards youth empowerment,” said AFEX Steering Committee Chairperson, Zoé Titus.
Eight years on, still no justice for Gambian journalist Ebrima Manneh and family
On 5 June 2008, the ECOWAS Community Court held The Gambia responsible for the disappearance of journalist Chief Ebrima Manneh. Eight years on, Manneh and his family have been denied justice as The Gambia has still not ‘released’ or payed the damages to him or his family as ordered by the ECOWAS Court.
Newscaster dismissed for mispronouncing Mauritanian First Lady’s name
On 26 May 2016, a Mauritanian journalist was summarily dismissed from his post for mispronouncing the name of the wife of President Mohammed Ould Abdoul Aziz.
African free expression network calls on Museveni to safeguard free speech
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is calling on Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to protect free speech. AFEX’s petition highlights 26 incidents of freedom of expression violations that have been perpetrated with impunity in Uganda in 2016 alone.
Free expression groups call on UN to appoint Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists
34 IFEX members are supporting RSF’s initiative to create the position of a Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for the Safety of Journalists.
Detained Gambian journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay disappears
While newspaper and official reports claim Ceesay has escaped from the hospital, many believe he has been killed.
Gambian opposition figure dies in custody
Solo Sandeng was leading a demonstration against President Jammeh’s dictatorship and demanding electoral reforms on April 14, 2016 in the outskirts of Banjul. Along with more than 20 others he was arrested by paramilitary personnel and taken to Mile II Prison.
What Benin’s new president needs to know about free expression in his country
To welcome Benin’s new president, Patrice Talon, MFWA presents highlights in one of the critical areas that he must focus his attention on – enhancing and protecting the right of citizens to freely express themselves.