Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
States, media must raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) joins the UN and members of civil society in calling for an end to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, which takes place every February 6.
Press freedom group’s new centre supports access to information about Ebola
The Information Center on Communicable Diseases forms part of the Media Foundation for West Africa’s Ebola and Media project, aimed at strengthening public education on Ebola and improving information flow through local radio stations.
Special report: Restrictions on press freedom impede access to information on Ebola
The report highlights incidents of Ebola-related freedom of expression violations, the challenges with respect to media freedom and professional reportage, and the positive and negative contributions of the media to prevent and contain the Ebola outbreak.
South Sudan: Sweeping powers in National Security Service Bill will undermine free expression
The proposed bill would mandate the National Security Service to monitor communications systems, newspapers and radio stations “in respect to security interest so as to prevent misuse by users.”
Journalists, health team killed while conducting Ebola awareness-raising campaign
A mob of villagers killed three journalists and six others who were raising awareness about Ebola in the village of Womey. The campaign team reportedly consisted of local administrators, medical officers and a preacher.
Somali parliament urged to reject repressive media bill
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is appalled by the endorsement, by the Somali Council of Ministers, of a repressive media bill that severely restricts media operations and content.
African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms launches at IGF, Highway Africa
The African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms is intended to promote human rights standards and principles of openness in Internet policy formulation and implementation on the continent.
Student shot dead, others injured and arrested during university protest in Senegal
Bassirou Faye was shot dead by an unidentified policeman as he was trying to escape his student residence, after police reportedly stormed the building. Faye had not taken part in the demonstrations, reports say.