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Ghana: Regulator’s approval of licenses to 133 radio stations is a face-saving exercise – MFWA

October 19, 2021

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) considers the decision of Ghana's media regulator, National Communications Authority (NCA) to approve licenses for 133...

How States in francophone West Africa are weaponizing legislation to suppress freedom of expression online

October 8, 2021

MFWA meets with National Security Chiefs on Press Freedom and Safety of Journalists in Ghana

October 8, 2021

Issues in Focus

Guinea Bissau Media and Good Governance

Vacancy announcement – Project assistant

October 18, 2021

West Africa Media Development

Hurray! West Africa’s Biggest Journalism Event, WAMECA, is 5years old

October 8, 2021

West Africa Media Development

West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2021: List of Finalists

October 7, 2021

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Guinea Bissau Media and Good Governance

Vacancy announcement – Communication officer (Part-time)

October 18, 2021

Nigeria Free Expression Violations

Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator queries Channels TV over ‘anti-government’ interview

September 5, 2021

Guinea Safety of Journalists

Guinea: Journalist narrowly escapes from rampaging gold miners

August 27, 2021

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Ghana’s Information Commission orders release of information to journalist at $0.33 instead of $1,000 demanded by state agency

Ghana Access To Information July 21, 2021

Ghana’s Right to Information (RTI) Commission has delivered what many consider as a milestone decision that signals the Commission’s commitment to ensure an effective...

West Africa Freedom of Expression

COVID-19 was Disruptive, But Our Resolve was Stronger – Highlights of MFWA’s Impact in 2020

May 8, 2021

West Africa Freedom of Expression

The Footprints of MFWA Across West Africa in the Year When it was Risky to Step Foot Outside

April 1, 2021

West Africa Media Development

Mitigating the COVID-19 Impact: Six Media Organisations in West Africa Supported to Improve Online Presence, Revenue Generation

February 26, 2021

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The Gambia Media Professional Development

GPU trains journalists on post-COVID-19 messaging

August 30, 2021

Sierra Leone Institutional Development

MRCG, Dept of Mass Communications at Fourah Bay College collaborate to review curriculum for media, communication studies in Sierra Leone

August 18, 2021

The Gambia Media and Good Governance

Gambia Press Union trains 95 journalists on elections reporting

August 15, 2021

Ghana: Regulator’s approval of licenses to 133 radio stations is a face-saving exercise – MFWA

Issues in Focus

Vacancy announcement – Project assistant

Hurray! West Africa’s Biggest Journalism Event, WAMECA, is 5years old

West Africa Media Excellence Awards 2021: List of Finalists

Country Highlights

Vacancy announcement – Communication officer (Part-time)

Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator queries Channels TV over ‘anti-government’ interview

Guinea: Journalist narrowly escapes from rampaging gold miners

Our Impact Stories

Ghana’s Information Commission orders release of information to journalist at $0.33 instead of $1,000 demanded by state agency

COVID-19 was Disruptive, But Our Resolve was Stronger – Highlights of MFWA’s Impact in 2020

The Footprints of MFWA Across West Africa in the Year When it was Risky to Step Foot Outside

Mitigating the COVID-19 Impact: Six Media Organisations in West Africa Supported to Improve Online Presence, Revenue Generation

Latest from our National Partners

GPU trains journalists on post-COVID-19 messaging

MRCG, Dept of Mass Communications at Fourah Bay College collaborate to review curriculum for media, communication studies in Sierra Leone

Gambia Press Union trains 95 journalists on elections reporting

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