Freedom of expression violations have declined by 41 percent in the first half of 2016 across West Africa, according to a new report released Tuesday by Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). The report revealed that ten out of the … Read More
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has started a major project aimed at enhancing citizens’ knowledge and awareness of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) and its relevant protocols and frameworks that mandate member states to be … Read More
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The Accra-based Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has released its latest monitoring report, saying state security forces are the leading violators of the right to freedom of expression in West Africa. The report disclosed that … Read More
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) – The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has named the President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia ‘West Africa’s King of Impunity.’ According to the Ghana-based NGO, the title was bestowed upon President Jammeh … Read More
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The Accra-based Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called on governments in West Africa to invest in making the internet more accessible, affordable, free and secure. The rights body made the call in a statement … Read More
Dakar, Senegal (PANA) – The Accra-based sub-regional rights body, Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Thursday urged Senegalese Police to respect students’ right to demonstrate. ”We also urge students to act within the law whenever they choose to exercise their … Read More
