November 21, 2025
West Africa: MFWA Urges Calm, Respect for Democratic Processes Ahead of Crucial Elections
Guinea-Bissau heads to the polls in less than 48 hours amid heightened political tension. Institutional disputes including the dissolution of parliament in 2022 and 2023; delays in… Read more »
November 06, 2025
West Africa: MFWA Hosts National Forum With State Actors, Security Agencies to Advance Journalist Safety Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in collaboration with Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) and Fondation Hirondelle, convened a national forum on Thursday, November… Read more »
October 03, 2025
West Africa: Guinea-Bissau - Supreme Court Bars Three Radio Stations From Press Conference On Electoral Decision
On September 25, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's Supreme Court of Justice (STJ) barred three radio stations from covering a press conference at its headquarters. The press conference was… Read more »
August 17, 2025
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau - President Embaló Refuses to Answer Questions About Suspension of 3 Portuguese Media Outlets
Two days after suspending 3 portuguese media outlets from operating in his country, the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, dismissed questions posed by… Read more »
June 19, 2025
West Africa: Deadline Extended - Consultant Needed to Develop Journalist Safety Policy in Guinea-Bissau
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) and Fondation Hirondelle (FH), has extended the deadline for applications… Read more »
May 26, 2025
West Africa: MFWA to Launch EU-Funded Media Support Project in Guinea-Bissau
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) and Fondation Hirondelle (FH), will officially launch a new European… Read more »
Media Foundation for West Africa (Accra)
Website: http://www.mfwa.org/
