Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Newspaper reporter receives death threat
Ibrahim Kalokoh was threatened by two staff members of the Port Authority on 2 July regarding a report he published about corruption within the institution.
Sports journalists under threat
Following a series of attacks by James Fofanah on journalists, the president of the Sports Writers Association, denounces attempts to instill fear and make sports journalists hesitate about conducting their regular activities.
Islamic preacher held incommunicado for four days, released without charge
Alhaji Ismaila Manjang was subjected to a lengthy interrogation on a wide range of issues, including his recent address to students at a graduating ceremony.
Missing former minister found, treason charges laid against him and three others
Amadou Scattered Janneh and three others have been charged with treason for allegedly distributing materials demanding an end to the rule of President Yahya Jammeh.
Newspaper suspended for criticising the country’s ombudsman
“Le Défi” had condemned General Facinet Touré and demanded his removal from the position of ombudsman over his alleged recent divisive statements against the Peulh ethnic group.
Police arrest two suspects in murder of newspaper journalist
The two arrested men, Victor Haffman, headman of Kossoh town, and Musa Samura, a police constable, are expected to soon appear in court.
Newspaper editor attacked by ruling party militants
The editor believes his ordeal is related to his newspaper’s recent articles about the Ministry of Health.
National security officials raid movie distribution company, seize copies of film
The movie was suspected of discrediting President John Evans Atta Mills.