Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
New report chronicles Ivorian media and political crisis
MFWA’s 62-page report traces the development and role of the media in Côte d’lvoire from independence to present times.
Release Bahraini human rights activists now, say international groups
A group of 46 human rights organisations led by IFEX calls on member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council to urge Bahrain to release human rights defenders and peaceful opposition activists.
Satirical newspaper in Côte d’Ivoire banned from publishing for eight editions
The Côte d’Ivoire National Press Council banned the Bôl’ Kotch newspaper from publishing for its next eight editions after it printed cartoons of President Alassane Outarra.
“La Nouvelle” newspaper banned
The regulatory body questioned the legitimacy of the privately-owned newspaper and accused its managing editor of flouting provisions of the Press and Communication code.
Newspaper editor kidnapped and beaten by armed men
Abdramane Keita’s abductors accused him of causing confusion in the country, robbed him, and dumped him at night in a town outside the capital city.
Rights groups demand immediate passage of Right to Information Bill
Rights groups organised a national conference in Accra to intensify their long campaign for passage into law of the long-delayed bill.
Police detain newspaper editor
Abdul Hamid Adiamoh, managing editor of the privately-owned Today newspaper, was detained by police over alleged contempt of court.
Religious leader assaults journalist
Ibrahima Diakhaby, a reporter of privately-owned L’Observateur newspaper was on June 11, 2012 assaulted by a member of the Muslim Brotherhood of Layène, a religious sect founded by the late Mame Limamou Laye. Diakhaby was attacked by Ousseynou Thiaw Laye, the grandson of the late Mame Limamou Laye and left him (Diakhaby) with a swollen […]