Articles by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information
The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.
Jailed human rights defender released and deported
Edwin Nebolisa Kwakaeme had previously been jailed for allegedly giving “false information” to the office of President Yahya Jammeh in 2010.
Pro-Ouattara journalists detained
Sanogo Aboubakar and Kangbe Yayoro Charles Lopez were described in pro-Gbagbo media as being rebels with the Forces Nouvelles, who control the northern part of the country.
Two journalists flee after receiving death threats
Silué Kanigui and Tibruce Koffi fled after receiving threats from armed groups and hired assassins.
Free expression legal framework adopted by ECOWAS information ministers
The framework will improve the media environment and ensure the rights of citizens are respected, according to MFWA.
Local authorities shut down radio station, arrest two journalists
The closure of Liberté FM followed the broadcast of a political programme that was deemed undermining to the constitutional government of newly sworn-in President Alpha Conde.
Anti-piracy task force seizes equipment from five radio stations
Five radio stations were forced off the air for several hours after their broadcasting equipment was seized by personnel from the Interim Copyright Management Team.
Newspaper reporter barred from legislature
Boima J. Boima is facing repercussions for an article in the “New Democrat” newspaper in which he commented on the absence of most lawmakers from the legislature.