Terror attacks in the Sahel: Media actors from 16 countries demand action
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and its partner organisations in all the 16 countries in West Africa have…
MISA’s Annual Report Highlights Freedom of Expression and Digital Rights Issues in Southern Africa
The year 2021 was one of consolidation and the repositioning of our organisation in the aftermath of the several headwinds…
MFWA, 15 other press freedom organisations petition President of Guinea Bissau to fight impunity
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and its partner press freedom organisations from fifteen West African countries have petitioned…
AFEX condemns South Sudan clashes, calls on authorities to promote the safety of journalists
On February 10 and 11, 2022, a team from the Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS), a member…
Radio presenter risks losing hearing after brutal police assault
A group of police officers on February 3, 2022, brutally assaulted Eric Nana Gyetuah, a radio presenter with Connect FM…
MFWA condemns attack on Radio Ada, demands prosecution of perpetrators
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) roundly condemns the attack on the Radio Ada (93.3 FM), a community radio…
MFWA denounces conviction of journalists Patrice Gbaguidi, Hervé Alladé
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) welcomes the release of Beninese journalist Patrice Gbaguidi and Hervé Alladé, owner of…
AFEX Condemns the Killing of a Journalist, Demands a thorough Investigation and Justice
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) has learned with dismay, the killing of Abdiaziz Mohamed Guled of Radio Mogadishu…
IPC condemns the gruesome murder of OAP David Ekanem; calls for thorough investigation
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria condemns the reported gruesome murder of David Ekanem, popularly known as ‘Itiat…
Another torrid October as #EndSARS one year memorials trigger a repeat of repression
Exactly one year after security forces unleashed deadly violence on protesters, killing a dozen on October 2020, the police in…
AFEX calls on military coup leaders to ensure the safety, protection of journalists, and keep the internet open and accessible at all times.
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), urges the military junta in Sudan to release the manager of the state…
AFEX demands governments to end impunity for crimes against journalists, consolidate rule of law, and democracy
Each year, the world gathers to accord special attention to November 2, as a day sets apart to raise global…