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Spotlight: Attacks Censorship Free Expression & the Law Freedom of Assembly West Africa

Media landscape in West Africa tainted by police brutality against journalists

16 July 2018
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)

The West African media landscape for June 2018 was tainted by the assault of journalists in the Gambia and Mali, the arbitrary detention of a journalist in Guinea and a social media activist in Burkina Faso.

Attacks Censorship Free Expression & the Law West Africa

West Africa: 30 media workers arrested in 38 days

The 30 victims, made up of 15 journalists and 15 media technicians, were arrested, detained and/or assaulted in 10 separate incidents in four countries namely Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and Togo

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa‎22 February 2017

Attacks Censorship Free Expression & the Law West Africa

Hope for The Gambia and Nigerian media under siege

While Gambia gives us one of the most hopeful stories of the year, Nigerian media feel the wrath of authorities: West Africa round-up.

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa‎ 8 February 2017

Impunity Attacks West Africa

Impunity remains top challenge in West Africa

Potential attackers can sleep soundly in West Africa: Crimes against journalists and activists almost always go unpunished.

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa‎ 8 December 2016

Latest from West Africa

MFWA's modest proposal: Train police to protect journalists

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Impunity Attacks Censorship West Africa 8 September 2016
West African governments must prioritise safety of journalists, access to information

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Access to Information Impunity Free Expression & the Law West Africa 23 March 2016
Critical journalism under siege in West Africa

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Censorship Free Expression & the Law West Africa 6 January 2016
Reflecting on the right to information in West Africa

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Access to Information Ghana Free Expression & the Law West Africa 3 September 2015
States, media must raise awareness about Female Genital Mutilation

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Censorship West Africa 6 February 2015
Special report: Restrictions on press freedom impede access to information on Ebola

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Access to Information Censorship West Africa 15 October 2014
Journalists prevented from covering Ebola crisis in West Africa

‎ Reporters Without Borders

Access to Information Censorship West Africa 9 October 2014
Media group condemns threats to press freedom in West Africa

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 16 June 2013
ECOWAS Commission pledges to ensure compliance with community court decisions

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

Impunity West Africa 15 November 2012
MFWA salutes journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

World Press Freedom Day West Africa 2 May 2012
Free expression and law in 2011

‎ ARTICLE 19

West Africa 10 April 2012
Nigeria's attorney-general advocates adoption of regional free expression legal framework

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 14 March 2012
MFWA 2010 state of the media report

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 22 August 2011
WAJA World Press Freedom Day statement

‎ West African Journalists Association

World Press Freedom Day West Africa 10 May 2011
MFWA wants free expression high on agenda of UN Universal Periodic Review

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 23 February 2011
Free expression legal framework adopted by ECOWAS information ministers

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 25 January 2011
Media Foundation for West Africa releases its state of the media report

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Africa West Africa 8 September 2010
Annual state of the media report

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 2 September 2010
ECOWAS champions regional right to information agreement

‎ ARTICLE 19, West African Journalists Association

West Africa 11 May 2010
Justice ministers endorse experts' decision on ECOWAS jurisdiction

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

The Gambia West Africa 14 October 2009
Four IFEX members, civil society groups fear Gambia proposal will prevent ECOWAS court from ruling in Saidykhan case

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 28 September 2009
World Press Freedom Day: Statement from the MFWA

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 1 May 2009
MFWA LAWYER FEMI FALANA WINS BERNARD SIMONS AWARD

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West Africa 20 August 2008
Reported cases of press freedom violations in West African region decreased in 2007, says MFWA

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 10 January 2008
PRESS FREEDOM VIOLATIONS ON THE RISE

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West Africa 24 January 2007
Violations against journalists and media rights rise in 2006, reports MFWA

‎ Media Foundation for West Africa

West Africa 18 January 2007

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African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) 10 April 2019
Despots and Disruptions: Five Dimensions of Internet Shutdowns in Africa

In regards to internet freedom, Africa got off to an awful start in 2019. Internet disruptions were registered in five countries (Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sudan and Zimbabwe) within the first three weeks of the year. The disruptions were related to elections, protests against government policies, and, what seemed like a coup attempt.

Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) 18 March 2019
West Africa Freedom of Expression Monitor July-September 2018

Thirty-five violations were recorded in 12 countries with Nigeria recording the highest number. The findings show a slight reduction in the cases of violations compared to the previous quarter (April June, 2018) which recorded 40 violations.

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) 30 October 2018