Also known as: GJA · GJA-Central
Ghana Journalists Association — advocacy organization for journalists in Ghana, advancing press freedom and professional standards including legal challenges to restrictions on journalism.
The Ghana Journalists Association has announced it will pursue a Supreme Court challenge against what it describes as abuse of the Electronic Communications Act by security agencies targeting journalists over arrests and intimidation under "false communication" provisions, arguing the law is being misapplied to criminalize civil defamation matters. The GJA also praised Ghana's rise to 39th on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, moving up from 52nd globally and ranking 4th in Africa, attributing the improvement to sustained advocacy and cooperation among stakeholders.
Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, Eastern Regional Correspondent of The Chronicle, received a Pure Diamond Award at the 5th Diamond Excellence Awards ceremony on May 1, 2026 in Birim for his contributions to developmental journalism and societal transformation over two decades of practice since 2005.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Isaac Akwetey-Okunor, Eastern Regional Correspondent of The Chronicle, received a Pure Diamond Award at the 5th Diamond Excellence Awards ceremony on May 1, 2026 in Birim for his contributions to developmental journalism and societal transformation over two decades of practice since 2005.
6 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Journalists Association has praised Ghana's improved performance in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, moving from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranking 4th in Africa. The GJA attributed the progress to sustained advocacy and cooperation among stakeholders, while noting more work remains on journalist safety, media sustainability and legal reforms.
16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The Central Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association has called on journalists to uphold integrity, sacrifice, accountability, and safety, saying these values are essential for responsible journalism and democratic development. The regional chairman stressed that press freedom remains a cornerstone of Ghana's democracy and development, guaranteeing citizens' access to information and exposing wrongdoing.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana presented Lenovo laptops to five journalists in the Ashanti region in appreciation of their collaboration with the bank. The presentation followed a financial wellness training programme for 20 selected journalists in Kumasi, covering financial literacy and personal wealth management strategies.
23 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Blue Skies Products' Head of Corporate Affairs called on Ghanaian media to be more intentional in spotlighting responsible businesses contributing to national development, arguing that balanced reporting strengthens public trust and encourages ethical corporate practices. The call was made during a media tour of the company's facility, organised by the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association and Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists, as part of World Press Freedom Day activities.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has improved its standing on the World Press Freedom Index, moving from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranking 4th in Africa, the Ghana Journalists Association said on World Press Freedom Day. The GJA credited the progress to sustained advocacy and constructive engagement by journalists, editors, media owners, civil society and citizens.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Stanbic Bank Ghana conducted a Financial Wellness Workshop in Kumasi for selected journalists in the Ashanti Region, covering savings, investment planning, debt and asset management. The bank said the training aims to help media professionals manage their finances better and strengthen their professional output, as part of broader financial literacy initiatives across different sectors.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini has stated that the Electronic Communications Act was not originally intended to regulate journalists' conduct, but rather to regulate electronic communications generally. He said the question of whether the law applies to journalism may ultimately require judicial interpretation.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association says it will take the Supreme Court to challenge what it calls abuse of the Electronic Communications Act by security agencies targeting journalists over arrests and intimidation under "false communication" provisions. The GJA argues the law is being misapplied to criminalize civil defamation matters and amounts to a backdoor restriction on press freedom.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Inter Tourism Expo Accra and the Rebecca Ekpe Mentorship Program are hosting a training on April 30, 2026, to equip journalists and content creators with competencies in tourism, hospitality and business reporting, aiming to establish a structured network of media professionals to advance Ghana's tourism narrative.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →