Senegal Protests: 2 Demonstrators Killed, TV Channels Suspended, Radio Office Ransacked
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the disruption of social networks in Senegal, the suspension of two television channels as well as…
Senegal
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Senegal || Access To Information || Digital Rights ||
Senegalese Football Federation Refuses Accreditation to Online Media
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), condemns the denial of accreditation to Senegalese online media by the authorities of the Senegalese Football Federation…
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Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
Senegalese Police Brutalise Camerawoman, Destroy Her Equipment
The police in Senegal have come under fire by the media for beating up a camerawoman Adja Ndiaye of the news website Dakaractu, and…
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Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
SYNPICS Condemns Assault on Senegalese Camerawoman
We have learnt with dismay and indignation that camerawoman Adja Ndiaye from Dakaractu was brutally beaten up by the Police on Monday, September 28…
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Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
Media Outlet Vandalised by Religious Fanatics for Reporting on Coronavirus
A group of religious fanatics have vandalized the offices of the Senegalese daily, Les Echos in Dakar, causing extensive damage to property. The attack…
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Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
Media Outlet Vandalised by Religious Fanatics for Reporting on Coronavirus
A group of religious fanatics have vandalized the offices of the Senegalese daily, Les Echos in Dakar, causing extensive damage to property. The attack…
Journalist Arrested and Arraigned over False Allegation Charges
The gendarmerie in Senegal have arrested and arraigned a journalist before court on charges of making false allegations against the paramilitary force. Cheick Yerim…
Demonstrators Attack Radio Station, Damage Equipment
The Senegalese authorities must investigate the violent attack on the privately owned station, RFM Radio and ensure that the perpetrators are punished. On the…
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Nigeria || Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
Journalist Sacked over Suspected Coronavirus Infection, Another Sacked Over Coronavirus Report
Two journalists (from Senegal and Nigeria) have been sacked from their media outlets over coronavirus-related issues. In Senegal, a journalist with Le Soleil newspaper,…
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Ghana || Nigeria || Senegal || Safety of Journalists ||
World Press Freedom Day: MFWA Demands Justice for Journalists Assaulted in Connection with COVID-19
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called for investigations into acts of brutalities against journalists covering the COVID-19 and other violations against…
Senegal Tightens Road Safety Measures Following MFWA Intervention
According to recent statistics, Senegal has recorded about 13,882 road accidents. The statistics further underline that the country records about 500 deaths from road…
Journalist Remanded in Prison Custody over Facebook Post
Adama Gaye, a freelance journalist known for his critical articles in the newspapers and social media, has been remanded in prison custody on charges…