Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Ruling against attackers of Ghana’s UTV station is disappointing
The MFWA believes the imposition of a soft fine on the assailants behind the destructive invasion of a television does not act as a deterrent.
Ghanaian media houses urged to reinforce their security
An analysis of the attacks on media houses by the MFWA highlights the lack of punitive measures against attackers.
Brazen attack on Ghanaian radio station
A mob allegedly affiliated to the ruling party storms the Accra-based television station UTV, during a live broadcast.
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.