Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Ghanaian MPs demand update on investigation into murder of Ahmed Suale
Five years after Ahmed Suale’s death, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice claims he has not received the docket on the killing of the journalist.
Guinean media threaten to go on nationwide strike
The media sector in Guinea are demanding the unconditional release of journalist Sékou Jamal Pendessa.
Walf TV suspension lifted
A meeting between President Macky Sall and the management of Walf TV culminates in authorities allowing the Walfadjiri channel back on air.
Senegalese authorities suspend Walf TV . . . again!
As Senegal’s media landscape deteriorates, Walf TV faces the threat of a permanent withdrawal of its licence.
Niger’s Maison de la Presse suspended
A month ago, media umbrella organisation, Maison de la Presse was prevented from holding its general assembly to elect a new board of directors and now it has been suspended.
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.