The Programme Manager for the Independent Journalism Project at the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Kwaku Krobea Asante, has disclosed that the National Service Authority (NSA) has declined to provide information on the recent number of graduates posted for national serv …
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The Programme Manager for the Independent Journalism Project at the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Kwaku Krobea Asante, has disclosed that the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has declined to release information relating to the Atomic gas explosion fire incident and t …
GNFS refuses to release information on Atomic gas explosion, GRA fire despite RTI requests – MFWA claims… 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 ChallengesProfessor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has raised concerns about the weakness of African media coverage of continental events and geopolitical issues. …
African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage… Speaking at the event, Former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Prof. …
UniMAC leads national conversation on World Press Freedom Day in GhanaVeteran media scholar and former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Professor Kwame Karikari, has warned that ethical lapses and growing commercial pressures are undermining journalism practice in Ghana. …
“Stomach journalism” threatens media integrity – Prof Karikari… 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 worldwideA former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Professor Kwame Karikari, has raised concerns about declining moral and ethical standards in Ghana’s Fourth Republic, saying leadership across key sectors has failed to uphold integrity and merit. …
Ghana facing moral decline in leadership across institutions – Prof Karikari- April 2026
… Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), made the remarks at a forum organised by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) on the theme: Enhancing Media Capacity on Foreign Influence, Geopolitics and Democracy in West Africa and …
African Media Must Rise Above Petty Politics Or Risk Irrelevance -Prof. Karikari… The session, facilitated by Kwaku Krobea Asante of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), examined how false information spreads across the region, highlighting the role of both foreign and domestic actors in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion. …
CDD-Ghana training tackles disinformation and information warfare in West Africa
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NSA refuses RTI request for graduate postings and funding data
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The National Service Authority has declined to provide information on recent graduates posted for national service and total funds involved, according to the Media Foundation for West Africa. The RTI Commission ordered the NSA to comply and imposed a fine, but the Authority has not released the information or paid the penalty.
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National Service Authority refuses to comply with RTI request for graduate postings and funding data despite commission order, raising transparency and accountability concerns.
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NSA refuses RTI request for graduate postings and funding data
The National Service Authority has declined to provide information on recent graduates posted for national service and total funds involved, according to the Media Foundation for West Africa. The RTI Commission ordered the NSA to comply and imposed a fine, but the Authority has not released the information or paid the penalty.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
GNFS declines to release Atomic gas explosion and GRA fire information
The Ghana National Fire Service has declined to release information about the Atomic gas explosion and a GRA office fire at Circle in response to Right to Information requests made by the Media Foundation for West Africa, citing the involvement of third parties.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Ghana rises to 39th in press freedom ranking with score 72.20
Ghana ascended to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index with a score of 72.20, its strongest performance in five years, recovering from 52nd position in 2025. This advancement follows a five-year oscillation marked by earlier declines linked to economic strain and journalist safety concerns, before a recent rebound in 2026.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage
Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has raised concerns that African media organisations remain overly local in focus and often rely on international outlets such as CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera for regional news, which he describes as detrimental to Africa's narrative. He stressed that global geopolitical developments and foreign influence pose serious threats to Africa, yet the continent's media has not responded adequately.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
UniMAC hosts World Press Freedom Day dialogue in Accra
The University of Media, Arts and Communication held a high-level event on April 4, 2026, themed "Shaping a future at peace, safeguarding Journalism Ghana," bringing together academics, journalists, and media stakeholders to discuss press freedom. Former MFWA Executive Director Prof. Kwame Karikari noted Ghana's standing as a press freedom success story in Africa while addressing concerns about journalist assaults and public perceptions of media credibility.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Karikari warns of "stomach journalism" undermining Ghana media
Professor Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has cautioned that ethical lapses and commercial pressures are weakening journalism practice in Ghana, particularly through what he calls "stomach journalism" where financial interest supersedes truth and accountability. He also criticised coordinated media publications serving private interests and the practice of trial by media, which he said erodes public trust and damages reputations.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana ranks 39th in global press freedom index, strongest in five years
Ghana has climbed to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index with a score of 72.20, marking its strongest performance in five years after rising 13 places from 52nd in 2025.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Prof Karikari warns Ghana of moral decline in institutional leadership
A former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Professor Kwame Karikari, has expressed concerns about declining moral and ethical standards in Ghana's Fourth Republic, arguing that leadership across key sectors has failed to uphold integrity and merit. He noted that professional ethics are shaped by the broader moral climate and values demonstrated by leaders of major institutions, and that Ghana's public life is increasingly dominated by commercial interests and political opportunism.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
African media must broaden focus beyond domestic politics
Prof. Kwame Karikari, former Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, has warned African journalists to expand their coverage beyond domestic party politics and scrutinise foreign interests shaping the continent's economic, political and security future, arguing that journalism must serve as a democratic safeguard and source of accountability.
30 April 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wednesday 29 April
CDD-Ghana trains journalists on disinformation and information warfare
CDD-Ghana's regional media training examined how false information spreads in West Africa through foreign and domestic actors, digital platforms, AI tools, and coordinated propaganda campaigns designed to distort facts and influence democratic discourse.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →