May 23
West Africa: Guinean Govt Shuts Down Major Private Media Outlets
Guinea's junta has banned five prominent private media outlets, dealing another blow to the broadcast sector which has been reeling under various attacks by the government. Read more »
June 04
West Africa: Track Down and Punish Perpetrators of Threats Against Journalist Sekou Pendessa
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the recent threats against journalist Sékou Jamal Pendessa, and urges the Guinean authorities to identify and punish the… Read more »
May 22
Guinea: Guinea's Media Groaning Under Continued Repression
On March 18, 2024, Guinea's media regulatory body, the Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC suspended for three months Mamadou Taslima Diallo, alias Williams Campbell,… Read more »
February 16
West Africa: Trade Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Detention of Journalist
Today February 16, 2024 marks 28 days since the arrest and detention of Guinean journalist Sékou Jamal Pendessa. Read more »