Also known as: FAJ
Federation of African Journalists — continental organization of journalists' unions and associations that convenes on media freedom, responsible AI, and journalist rights across Africa.
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Ghana will host the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Conference in the first quarter of 2027 after the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) secured the bid, its President, Albert Dwumfour, has announced. …
Ghana to host Federation of African Journalists Conference in 2027 – DwumfourJoy Online
… The plan was agreed at the close of a two-day dialogue and capacity-building programme convened by the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) in Addis Ababa on 24-25 October 2026. …
African journalists adopt a continental action plan on responsible AI, decent work and media freedomDaily Guide
Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) following a unanimous decision by the FAJ Steering Committee at its meeting in Accra. …
GJA Wins Bid To Host FAJ CongressThe Ghanaian Times
Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) after the FAJ Steering Committee unanimously approved the bid submitted by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). …
Ghana to host 6th FAJ Continental CongressJoy Online
… government officials is protected, but direct threats of violence constitute a criminal offence. “What you say can get you into trouble depending on how you have said it,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu said at the opening of a Steering Committee meeting of the Federation of African Journalists …
Annoh-Dompreh cautions against partisan application of law in political speech casesDaily Guide
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has rejected censorship and greater state control of the media as solutions to misinformation, disinformation, hate speech and misuse of artificial intelligence. …
Don’t Use Disinformation To Gag Media – FAJ WarnsJoy Online
… Mr Kwakye Ofosu made the remarks at the Steering Committee meeting of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) in Accra. …
Gov’t does not support harassment, intimidation of journalists – Kwakye OfosuJoy Online
… Speaking at the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Steering Committee meeting in Accra, organised by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr Kwakye Ofosu said regular interaction between government and the media was essential to ensuring that the administration remained …
Government not afraid of media criticism – Kwakye OfosuDaily Guide
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, Omar Faruk Osman Ghana’s bid to host the 6th Conference of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) will come under consideration when the FAJ Steering Committee meets in Accra from September 17 to 18, 2026. …
GJA Hosts FAJ Steering Committee MeetingJoy Online
… Representing Ghana and the wider West African media fraternity at the global gathering was Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association and a Steering Committee Member of the Federation of African Journalists. …
GJA President represents Ghana at IFJ Centenary Congress in ParisGhana will host the Federation of African Journalists Conference in the first quarter of 2027 after the Ghana Journalists Association secured the bid, according to GJA President Albert Dwumfour. The announcement was made at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana will host the Federation of African Journalists Conference in the first quarter of 2027 after the Ghana Journalists Association secured the bid, according to GJA President Albert Dwumfour. The announcement was made at the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
African journalist leaders adopted an advocacy action plan at a two-day dialogue in Addis Ababa to advance responsible artificial intelligence, decent working conditions and quality journalism across the continent. The programme, convened by the Federation of African Journalists with representatives from the African Union Commission, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization and the European Union, focused on countering disinformation, improving working conditions and defending media freedom.
31 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), following a unanimous decision by the FAJ Steering Committee in Accra. The Congress will bring together affiliated journalists' unions and associations from across Africa to determine FAJ's programme and priorities, elect its leadership, and address growing challenges including attacks on media freedom and violations of journalists' labour rights.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana has won the bid to host the 6th Continental Congress of the Federation of African Journalists after the FAJ Steering Committee unanimously approved the bid submitted by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Congress will bring together journalists' unions and associations from across Africa to deliberate on the federation's priorities, elect leadership, and address challenges including attacks on media freedom and violations of labour rights.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, NPP Member of Parliament and Minority Chief Whip, has cautioned against the partisan application of the law in arrests and prosecutions over allegedly offensive or threatening comments, stating that Ghana's democracy must be guided by fairness and due process rather than used to settle political scores.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Federation of African Journalists, meeting in Accra, has rejected censorship and state control of media as responses to misinformation and disinformation, arguing instead for strong, independent professional journalism supported by media literacy to protect democratic societies.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, said the Government does not condone harassment or intimidation of journalists and considers the media an important partner in national development. He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to creating a safe environment for journalists to work freely and professionally.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu said the government is not afraid of media criticism and views constructive engagement with journalists as essential feedback on policies and programmes. He cautioned against abuse of journalism and freedom of speech, arguing that enforcing laws against speech that creates danger or threatens public safety does not undermine freedom of expression.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association will host the FAJ Steering Committee in Accra on September 17–18, 2026, where African media leaders will consider competing bids for the 6th FAJ Conference and discuss challenges including journalist safety, press freedom, and media sustainability.
17 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association, represented Ghana at the International Federation of Journalists' Centenary Congress in Paris, which brought together journalists and media leaders to discuss journalist safety, press freedom, artificial intelligence in journalism, gender equality, youth participation, and media sustainability.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →