Also known as: GJA
Ghana Journalists Association — professional organization advocating for press freedom, media development, and journalists' rights in Ghana, organizing World Press Freedom Day honours and training programmes.
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Daily Guide
… Throughout this period, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), alongside institutions such as the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, the Media Foundation for West Africa, the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana, and the National Media Com …
Ghana Rises To 39th In Press Freedom Index Amid Structural ChallengesJoy Online
… Mr Abdulai gave the caution during a court and crime reporting training organised by the Upper East Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Bolgatanga. …
Irresponsible court reporting erodes public trust in judiciary – CHRAJ Director warnsJoy Online
… Justice Gemadzie made the call while facilitating a court and crime reporting training organised by the Upper East Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Bolgatanga. …
Expose young people to courts and prisons to curb crime – Judge advocatesJoy Online
… omes with responsibility. “Free means that you are independent of political and commercial pressure,” he said. “Responsible means adhering to ethics, accuracy, fairness, right of reply and respect for privacy and human dignity.” He also called on the Ghana Journalists Association …
Do not spend public trust for headlines – Felix Kwakye Ofosu fires warning to mediaJoy Online
… He called on the Ghana Journalists Association and the National Media Commission to strengthen self-regulation and enforce ethical standards. …
Disinformation is a national security threat – Felix Kwakye Ofosu concerned over fake newsJoy Online
… Throughout this period, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), alongside institutions such as the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, the Media Foundation for West Africa, the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana, and the National Media Com …
Ghana climbs in global press freedom rankings, ranks 39th worldwideThe Chronicle
… As a committed member of the Ghana Journalists Association, he has upheld professional standards and contributed meaningfully to the advancement of journalism in Ghana. …
The Chronicle Eastern Regional correspondent honoured for Excellence in Journalism, et alThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Journalists Association ( GJA) has praised Ghana’s improved performance in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index as the country marked this year’s World Press Freedom Day. …
GJA celebrates Ghana’s rise in global press freedom rankingsJoy Online
The Central Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA-Central) has urged journalists in the region to uphold integrity, sacrifice, accountability, and safety in the discharge of their professional duties. …
GJA-Central urges journalists to uphold sacrifice, accountability amid press freedom threatsThe Chronicle
… The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr. Kofi Adu Domfeh, on behalf of his colleagues, applauded Stanbic Bank for the support over the years. …
Stanbic Bank gives laptops to five journalists in Ashanti regionGhana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has developed one of Africa's most open communication environments since the 1992 Constitution, with citizens and journalists engaging freely on governance and public issues. However, new challenges including political polarization, misinformation, online harassment, digital surveillance, hate speech, economic pressures on journalism, and legal contestation of public expression have emerged in the digital age.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Narcotics Control Commission is seeking closer collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association to strengthen public education against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking, particularly among young people. The partnership was discussed during a courtesy visit ahead of this year's World Drug Day celebration.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association has urged closer partnership between media and researchers to translate research outputs into public knowledge and action, particularly on climate change and resource management. He stressed that scientific findings must be communicated accessibly, noting that climate change affects agriculture, health, and infrastructure.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana has highlighted the importance of a free and responsible press in safeguarding public trust and promoting economic stability, warning that misinformation and disinformation pose major threats to financial sector confidence and national development.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, received a Special Recognition Award from the Ghana Journalists Association on World Press Freedom Day in Accra, recognised for his contributions to press freedom and media development throughout his career as a journalist, media advocate, and public servant.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Matthew Asada called for the protection of free speech at Ghana's World Press Freedom Day event, emphasizing that democratic societies must uphold expression even when opinions are unpopular. He cited Ghana's 39th position in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index and warned of emerging threats including disinformation and broadly defined "false news" laws, noting that Ghana recorded 14 arrests related to false news and offensive speech within less than 16 months.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Journalists Association has expressed appreciation to stakeholders who contributed to its 2026 World Press Freedom Day Honours Night held in Accra on June 6, during which journalists and development partners gathered to celebrate press freedom and honour individuals who have contributed to journalism and national development.
9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Journalists Association recognised Ken Ansah, Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, and broadcaster Sampson Lardi Ayenini for their contributions to press freedom in Ghana at an awards ceremony marking International Press Freedom Day.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association expressed concern over the application of "false news" provisions under the Electronic Communications Act against journalists, stating that such laws could intimidate media practitioners, create fear, and promote self-censorship. The GJA President called for a review of certain provisions in the Electronic Communications Act and Criminal Offences Act that pose challenges to media freedom.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association expressed appreciation to stakeholders, partners and participants for supporting the 2nd World Press Freedom Day Honours Night, held on June 6 in Accra, which brought together diplomatic and media figures to celebrate contributions to press freedom and media development.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana Ambassador to Germany Gina Ama Blay has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association for her outstanding contribution to journalism, media development, and the advancement of women in the media profession, with the recognition made during World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association organised a capacity-building programme to strengthen journalists' competencies in environmental reporting and personal safety, with support from Reporters Without Borders (RSF Germany). The training, aligned with World Environment Day, aimed to equip journalists with skills to raise awareness about global warming, deforestation, and pollution while promoting sustainable development.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Journalists Association honoured the Bank of Ghana at the Second World Press Freedom Day Honours Night in Accra on 6 June, acknowledging the Bank's efforts to advance national development through transparency and media engagement.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Communications Minister Samuel George said at the GJA World Press Freedom Day Honours Night that while a free press is fundamental to democratic governance, the state will act against fake news weaponised to destabilise the country. He emphasised that editorial independence must not shield deliberate falsehoods, and that the administration supports investigative journalism but is prepared to enforce legal order against systemic disinformation.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews' Newsfile host Samson Lardi Anyenini has been honoured by the Ghana Journalists Association with the Promotion of Press Freedom Award for his contributions to media freedom, democratic accountability and journalists' rights protection in Ghana.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Group Limited, Ken Ansah, has been honoured with the Media Development Award by the Ghana Journalists Association in recognition of his contribution to the growth and professional development of Ghana's media industry. The award was presented at the 2nd GJA World Press Freedom Day Honours Night in Accra.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association will recognise Ambassador Gina Blay, veteran journalists, and other distinguished media practitioners and public figures for their contributions to press freedom and media development, as part of World Press Freedom Day celebrations in Accra.
5 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched a media campaign for the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, focused on combating human trafficking in sports. The campaign, held in Accra in May 2026 with support from the International Justice Mission, aims to raise awareness about the exploitation of young athletes who are lured by false promises of football contracts and scholarships.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has launched a nationwide media campaign ahead of the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (Blue Day), with the theme "Human Trafficking Can End: The Time is Now – Blow the Whistle on Sports Trafficking." The initiative targets exploitation of children and young athletes through fraudulent promises of football contracts and opportunities abroad.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association is partnering with Reporters Without Borders Germany to equip journalists with skills for safer environmental reporting, particularly on mining and illegal small-scale mining issues, as part of World Environment Day 2026 observance.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana Journalists Association has urged journalists to place ethics, truth, and public interest above political influence to preserve media credibility, warning that partisan influence poses a serious threat to journalistic integrity and public confidence in the profession.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Journalists Association has called for increased investment in journalism, including training, access to information, and safety support for journalists, to strengthen the fight against human trafficking. The call was made at the media launch ahead of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (Blue Day), observed annually on July 30, with this year's theme focusing on sports trafficking.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At a stakeholder engagement, Ghana Airports Company Limited officials called for demolition of encroaching structures, a ban on near-airport farming, and strict prosecution of sanitation offenders to address wildlife hazards and bird strikes at the Wa Airport. Over 200 bird species have been identified within a 13-kilometre radius of the facility, with human activities including open waste dumping and an uncovered abattoir cited as primary attractants.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Local Government Minister Prof Kwamena Ahwoi has urged the media to prioritise coverage of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, arguing that Ghana's decentralisation agenda depends on media scrutiny of local governance institutions and accountability at the grassroots level rather than focus on national political figures.
21 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Access Bank PLC in partnership with the International Finance Corporation has disbursed approximately GH₵1billion to support cocoa production and purchases as part of efforts to boost agricultural development and strengthen the country's export sector. The bank's Managing Director said the initiative began with an annual allocation of GH₵100million, grew to about GH₵900million last year, and now exceeds GH₵1billion with the IFC partnership.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Award-winning journalist Clinton Yeboah of The Multimedia Group Limited has been selected as one of three Ghanaians among 13 fellows across Africa for the eighth edition of the Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and OSINT Fellowship, a programme designed to strengthen verification and accountability journalism across West Africa.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Access Bank Ghana has donated GH¢50,000 towards the construction of the Ashanti Regional Press Centre Project being led by the Ghana Journalists Association. The Managing Director stated the bank is committed to supporting the media as a partner in national development.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bono Regional Minister has called on journalists and media practitioners to move beyond traditional reporting and play a more active role in promoting national stability and safeguarding peace in an era marked by digital disruption and misinformation. He stressed that the media must amplify community voices, promote civic responsibility, and empower young people to use media tools for dialogue and peacebuilding.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →