Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
‘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”.
MFWA and partners petition Guinea-Bissau President
The MFWA and media rights group in Guinea-Bissau express their serious concern over crippling licence fees, which will not only obliterate the broadcasting sector but will also undermine citizens’ right to information
Claim of absolute freedoms in Ghana is refuted by the MFWA
While Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo boasts of a country that promotes media freedom and freedom of expression, the MFWA spotlights the unresolved killing of Ahmed Suale and other serious media freedom violations.
Media women in Guinea-Bissau facing complex challenges
Prevalence of sexual harassment in newsrooms across Guinea-Bissau harmful to media women’s mental and physical well-being.
Woman media practitioner savagely assaulted by Senegalese police
Camera operator Fatou Dione was badly injured by police while covering protests that rocked Senegal’s capital Dakar in late 2022. Even though the attack has traumatised her, she vows to continue with her journalism.