Investigative Journalist Ignace Sossou Released from Prison
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) welcomes the release from prison of Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou. Sossou had been…
MFWA, National Partners Petition ACHPR Special Rapporteur to secure the release of Beninois Journalist
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) and its 15 National Partner organisations in West Africa have petitioned the Special…
Freedom of Expression in Africa: 183 Killed by Security Agents in 3 Protests
A total of 183 deaths were recorded from July to December 2016 following clashes between protestors and security agents in…
Benin: Police Disrupt Student Press Conference, Tear-Gas Them
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on February 18, 2017. Police in Benin have used tear gas to disperse…
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January in West Africa: New Dawn in Gambia, Massive Police Crackdown in Nigeria, Media Bans Lifted in Benin
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on February 7, 2017. January 2017, witnessed a number of major press freedom…
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Benin: Armed Policemen Raid Newspaper Office
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on August 15, 2016. On August 11, 2016, about ten armed police officers…
Benin: Newly Elected President Needs to Prioritise Freedom of Expression in the Country
This dossier was originally issued by the mfwa.org on April 8, 2016. On March 20, 2016 the people of Benin…