Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Sports journalist in court after hosting aggrieved golf workers on his programme
Bakary Baldeh is facing a criminal trial over a sports programme that the authorities claim was meant to incite violence among Gambians.
Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.
Mob prevents state TV journalists from covering labour meeting
A large crowd prevented Arsène Evariste Kabore and Issa Kafando from covering a meeting between Burkinabe labour unions and the government.
Angry university students attack state TV crew
Ahmadou Dicko and Urbain Somé were violently attacked by a group of angry students who accused the RTB of censoring their previous protests about the death of their colleague.
Clampdown on pro-Ouattara newspapers intensifies; journalists targeted by pro-Gbagbo forces
“Le Jour Plus” was suspended for 26 days for publishing statements by top officials of the government of Alassane Ouattara, the internationally recognised president of Côte d’ Ivoire.
Media outlets protest to demand reopening of three radio stations
Most privately-owned radio stations and newspapers in Lome suspended their normal activities in protest against the continued closure of three radio stations since December 2010.
Regulatory authority closes down another radio station
The community radio station Radio Carré Jeunes has been accused of “non-adherence to professional standards”.
Newspaper editor detained, released without charge
Prince Prah was interrogated on a wide range of issues, including the source for a story he published on an alleged massive shake-up at the top hierarchy of the military.