Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Ghana government asked to repeal false publication laws
Ghanaian media stakeholders together with the MFWA called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to annul sections of two laws that criminalise free expression.
“WikkiTimes” publisher endures attack
“WikkiTimes” publisher Haruna Mohammed Salisu is assaulted by Nigerian governor Bala Mohammed’s security detail for going around his district capturing the sentiments of his constituents.
French correspondents expelled by Burkina Faso government
Burkinabé authorities deport ‘Le Monde Afrique’ correspondent Sophie Douce and ‘Liberation’ correspondent Agnès Faivre.
MFWA appeals for end to persecution of journalist Noah Dameh
Authorities detain Ghanaian journalist Noah Dameh instead of investigating his report on police brutality.
‘False news’ laws – the new weapon of choice against the media
West African countries’ adoption of laws to curb infodemic are being used to convict journalists exposing corruption or writing critical content.
Burkina Faso suspends “France 24”
The Burkinabé government suspends “France 24” following the French news station’s decision to report the responses made by a leading member of the jihadi rebel group operating in the region.
Misinformation in Ghana fuelled by politicians and weakened legacy media
At a frank discussion on misinformation convened by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and partner, stakeholders take tough stance on political propaganda and regulation of social media platforms.
Ruling on journalist’s defamation suit disappointing and disturbing
Not only does a Ghanian High Court judge dismiss a defamation suit filed by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas, but he goes on to describe him as a “corrupt blackmailer”.