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GhanaPress Freedom

Shutdown of radio stations in Ghana: New government is treading an old dangerous path

GhanaAccess To Information

Disinformation and elections: Here’s what we learnt during Ghana’s 2024 elections

GhanaFree Expression Violations

MFWA appalled at the wanton attacks on journalists; demands justice

West AfricaPress Freedom

World Radio Day 2025: Strengthen Press Freedom for better Climate Advocacy

GhanaSafety of Journalists

Threats from illegal miners forced me into exile: Ghanaian environmental journalist narrates ordeal

GhanaSafety of Journalists

Six years into Ahmed Suale’s murder: President Mahama has every impetus to pursue his killers

GhanaFree Expression and The Law

40 journalists benefit from workshop on avoiding legal traps, defamation suits

GhanaInvestigative Journalism

20 Fellows graduate from fourth and fifth Next Generation Investigative Journalism fellowships

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

MFWA trains journalists on Forest Management, Carbon Market, and Revenue Mobilization

GhanaGood Governance

MFWA commends government for keeping the internet on, ensuring safety of journalists during polls

GhanaGhana

Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition Opens Media Situation Room Ahead of Ghana’s 2024 Elections

GhanaDigital Rights

MFWA, partners urge Ghana authorities to keep the Internet on during December Elections

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

Stakeholders urge media and CSOs to ramp up monitoring of government revenue from the extractive sector to promote inclusive public expenditures

GhanaPress Freedom

MFWA welcomes Ghana Electoral Commission’s decision to consult on election accreditation

The GambiaAccess To Information

MFWA, Gambian ATI Commission to Strengthen Partnerships on Access to Information

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

Indecent campaign language on radio: Three pro-NDC broadcasters are worst culprits in October

Cape VerdeGuineaFree Expression and The Law

MFWA to build capacity of journalists, activists to avoid lawsuits

Sierra LeoneFree Expression and The Law

Fighting Impunity: ECOWAS Court of Justice orders Sierra Leone to compensate victims of crackdown

Cote d’IvoireGhanaMedia Professional Development

Media urged to push for implementation of Affirmative Action law through exemplary reforms and reportage

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

MFWA, Dubawa and Ghana Fact establish Ghana Fact-checking Coalition ahead of December elections

BeninGhanaNigeriaTogoMedia Development

45 journalists selected for DPI Journalism Fellowship Phase II

The GambiaFree Expression Violations

Environmental activism in The Gambia: struggle for justice and sustainability

West AfricaImpunity

Impunity still endemic amidst crisis in West Africa

West AfricaPress Freedom

MFWA organises webinar on risks, resistance, resilience in environmental activism, journalism in West Africa

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

Omane Acheampong, Owusu Bempa join abusive show hosts to drive rise in indecent expressions on radio in September

GhanaFreedom of Expression

Environmental activism in Ghana: risks, attacks & repression

GhanaMedia and Good Governance

Acquiring skills, deepening knowledge – 11 journalists gain in-depth understanding of IFFs in Ghana

West AfricaFreedom of Expression

Fighting impunity in West Africa: MFWA assembles 14 lawyers to defend journalists, activists

GhanaMedia Development

MFWA-CFI Equal Voices Project: Beneficiaries share stories of the impact of the initiative

Guinea BissauMedia and Good Governance

Stakeholders in Guinea Bissau call for policy reforms on media independence to safeguard freedom of expression

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