GPU Begins Nationwide Sensitization on Access to Information, Media Self-regulation
The Gambia Press Union, with support from the British Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is implementing a project aimed…
Nigeria: MRA Calls on IGP to Order Arrest and Prosecution of Brother of State Governor for Attack on Journalist
LAGOS, Thursday, February 11, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to order…
Nigeria: IPC Urges Release of Kidnapped Journalist Chidiebere Onyia
The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria, is highly disturbed that yet another journalist has been kidnapped. The abduction at gun-point…
Ghana: Soldiers, Vigilantes Assault Media Crew at Mining Site
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the harassment and assault of a news crew from Kumasi-based LUV FM…
MRA Condemns Blocking of Three Websites Associated With #EndSARS Protests
Lagos, Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the apparent surreptitious blocking of three websites associated with…
MFWA Petitions Ghana’s Immigration Authorities over Threats against Editor
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has petitioned the Comptroller General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Kwame Asuah Takyi,…
Liberia: COVID-19 Press Coverage Policy Hampering Work of Journalists
While Liberia has, so far, managed to save lives from the worst public health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
How Liberia’s Coronavirus Misinformation Spread Far More than the Virus Itself
On March 16, 2020, the first coronavirus case in Liberia was confirmed; a government official, Mr. Nathaniel Blama who traveled…
Guinea: Media Regulatory Body Lifts Suspension on News Website
The Media Foundation for West Africa welcomes the lifting of the one-month suspension imposed on online press, Guineematin, by the…
Nigeria: MRA Calls on Government to Establish Mechanisms to Combat Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
On the occasion of this year’s International Day to End Impunity for crimes against journalists, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today…
MRA Condemns Attacks on the Media During #EndSARS Protests as Reprehensible
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned recent attacks against journalists and media houses in some parts of the country, particularly…
#ENDSARS Protests: IPC Condemns Arson Attack on Media Outlets and Journalists
The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria is extremely concerned about latest happenings in the country with respect to the #ENDSARS…