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Freedom of Expression
& Digital Rights

Media for Democracy
& Good Governance

Media for Peace
& Social Cohesion

Our Impact

How our investigative journalism project is pushing Ghana’s leaders to comply with accountability law

From fellowship to front page: How two Sierra Leonean journalists are shaping the future of digital public infrastructure with award-winning stories

MFWA trains journalists in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania on data storytelling

Our Priorities

Freedom of Expression & Digital Rights

Media for Democracy & Good Governance

Media for Peace & Sustainable Development

Issues in Focus

WAMECA 2025 receives 793 entries from across West Africa

The West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) 2025 received 793 entries after the call for applications ended on May 21. The entries...

MFWA to host workshop on WSIS+20

60 journalists to benefit from training on Illicit Financial Flows and progressive taxation in Ghana

MFWA media defence lawyers raise grave concerns over Sierra Leone’s anti-terror bill

More Issues in Focus

Country Highlights

Ghana: President’s directive to halt shutdown of 62 radio stations commendable

Ghana: Suspect in journalist assault case denied bail

Ghana: Police arrest suspect involved in assault on journalist

More Country Highlights

Latest From Our Partners

Strengthening West Africa’s media: MRCG pioneers journalism fund in Sierra Leone

Gambia Press Union challenges government over laws curbing press freedom

Liberia Stands at Crossroads: CEMESP issues call to action on World Press Freedom Day

CEMESP trains journalists on post-elections reporting in Liberia

More Partner Highlights

Our Impact

How our investigative journalism project is pushing Ghana’s leaders to comply with accountability law

From fellowship to front page: How two Sierra Leonean journalists are shaping the future of digital public infrastructure with award-winning stories

MFWA trains journalists in Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania on data storytelling

Our Priorities

Issues in Focus

WAMECA 2025 receives 793 entries from across West Africa

MFWA to host workshop on WSIS+20

60 journalists to benefit from training on Illicit Financial Flows and progressive taxation in Ghana

MFWA media defence lawyers raise grave concerns over Sierra Leone’s anti-terror bill

Country Highlights

Ghana: President’s directive to halt shutdown of 62 radio stations commendable

Ghana: Suspect in journalist assault case denied bail

Ghana: Police arrest suspect involved in assault on journalist

Latest From Our Partners

Strengthening West Africa’s media: MRCG pioneers journalism fund in Sierra Leone

Gambia Press Union challenges government over laws curbing press freedom

Liberia Stands at Crossroads: CEMESP issues call to action on World Press Freedom Day

CEMESP trains journalists on post-elections reporting in Liberia

Opportunities

Call for Applications: Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2025

Call for Consultants: Videography & photography services for project documentation

Call for Consultants: Media Production Houses, Communication Experts, and Media Literacy Trainers

Call for Consultants: Development of a model safety policy for journalists in Guinea-Bissau

Call for Consultants: Analysis of ethical standards and professionalism across media platforms in Guinea-Bissau

Call for Consultants: Review, update, production and dissemination of media code of ethics in Guinea-Bissau

Call for Application: Story Production Grants

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