Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Gambian journalist Bakary Mankajang detained
A routine call from the police culminates in the arbitrary arrest of Bakary Mankajang, the founder of ‘Mankajang Daily’.
Military junta in Burkina Faso suspends 4th media outlet this year
Burkina Faso’s military junta has once again taken exception to coverage of news by foreign news media and suspended French media outlet ‘Jeune Afrique’.
Veteran Ghanaian broadcaster Noah Dameh passes away
The ongoing legal persecution of journalist Noah Narh Dameh over his critical reportage has fateful impact on his health and wellbeing.
Senegal’s reputation as model democracy fading
Senegal’s otherwise glowing image is being undermined as authorities manipulate laws on publication of false news and defamation to arbitrarily detain and prosecute journalists.
Guinea marks 2 years of military rule on sombre note
Freedom of expression and media freedom have come under increasing threat during the two years of military rule in Guinea.
Free expression under threat in Mali
In a crackdown on critical voices Malian authorities sentence activist and social media influencer, Rokia Doumbia, also known as #Madame vie chère, to one year in prison.
Media under pressure in Niger
Niger’s new military government urged to take steps to protect the media and Niger’s civic space.
Demands for a thorough investigation into death of Pelumi Onifade intensify
The MRA, IPC and MFWA have collectively launched a 30-day social media campaign seeking justice for Nigerian journalist Pelumi Onifade, who was shot and killed 3 years ago.