Ghana is often praised for being among just a few countries in Africa that have a press freedom environment. Unfortunately, the country is fast losing this status. Below are a few of the many developments witnessed this year that inform the Media Foundation for West Africa's (MFWA) position that Ghana is losing its status as a free press country:
1. January 23: Police in Wa, capital of the Upper West region, stormed the studios of Sungmale FM during a discussion programme, arrested the host Tinaa Adams and two panellists. The three were taken into Police custody and were later released on bail after their statements were taken.
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