Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Senegal’s reputation as model democracy fading
Senegal’s otherwise glowing image is being undermined as authorities manipulate laws on publication of false news and defamation to arbitrarily detain and prosecute journalists.
Guinea marks 2 years of military rule on sombre note
Freedom of expression and media freedom have come under increasing threat during the two years of military rule in Guinea.
Free expression under threat in Mali
In a crackdown on critical voices Malian authorities sentence activist and social media influencer, Rokia Doumbia, also known as #Madame vie chère, to one year in prison.
Media under pressure in Niger
Niger’s new military government urged to take steps to protect the media and Niger’s civic space.
Demands for a thorough investigation into death of Pelumi Onifade intensify
The MRA, IPC and MFWA have collectively launched a 30-day social media campaign seeking justice for Nigerian journalist Pelumi Onifade, who was shot and killed 3 years ago.
Guinea-Bissau government suspected of disrupting transmission of Portuguese channels
RTP África and RDP África disrupted just days after government accuses media outlets of downplaying Guinea-Bissau’s diplomatic achievements.
Nigerian president Tinubu being encouraged to reverse rule of repression
Democracy watchdogs would like to see a change in the freedom of expression landscape that was severely constrained during Nigerian President Buhari’s leadership.
Changes in Ghana’s media landscape over 30 years
Sulemana Braimah evaluates the critical role of the media through three decades of Ghana’s political history.