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Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana

Also known as: PRINPAG

Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana — media advocacy organization calling for responsible reporting and urban planning reforms following June 2026 floods, and defending press freedom against legal pressures.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    amima Muslim, made the call when she represented the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, at a capacity-building workshop on responsible security reporting organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana

    ‘Media Must Uphold Information Integrity’
  3. Daily Guide

    The capacity training workshop, organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) on the theme “Media as a Strategic Partner in Preventive Security and Early Warning in Ghana,” brought together dignitaries including Deputy Presidential

    ‘Report Responsibly To Protect National Interest’
  4. The Chronicle

    The proposal formed part of calls for closer collaboration between security agencies, government and the media at a training workshop organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) in collaboration with the National Security Secretar

    National Security Seeks Stronger Partnership With Media
  5. Joy Online

    Mr Ofosu said this in a statement read on his behalf by Hajia Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson at a Capacity-Building Workshop on Responsible Security Reporting for Members of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) in

    Media freedom is a security strategy, not a security threat – Kwakye Ofosu
  6. July 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Organisations such as the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the National Media Commission (NMC), the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), civil society organisations, legal advocacy groups, and other professional bodies should continue

    Defending Free Expression, Promoting Responsible Media: A call for dialogue, education and the rule of law in Ghana
  8. Joy Online

    The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has emphasised the need for comprehensive urban planning and attitudinal change as part of flood mitigation measures in Accra and other parts of the country.

    Flood mitigation: PRINPAG urges urban planning reforms, attitudinal change
  9. June 2026
  10. Joy Online

    The President of the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), Mr David Tamakloe, has warned that the temporary freedom secured by the Managing Editor of The Herald, Larry Dogbe, hinges on a strict 10-day ultimatum, failing which he will be hau

    Larry Dogbe must file appeal within 10 days or return to custody — PRINPAG
  11. The Chronicle

    The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has described the conviction and sentencing of The Herald newspaper’s Managing Editor, Larry Alans Dogbe, for contempt of court as harsh, unreasonable and disproportionate.

    PRINPAG Condemns Dogbe Contempt Conviction, Backs Appeal
  12. May 2026
  13. 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 Challenges
  14. Joy 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 worldwide

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Media urged to uphold information integrity, prevent misinformation

    The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson warned that failure to maintain information integrity could amplify social divisions and expose Ghana to security threats, citing a pattern in Sahel countries where information manipulation weakened public trust in institutions.

    2 September 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Security chief urges journalists to report responsibly

    The National Security Coordinator has called on journalists to practise responsible reporting through accurate verification, fair coverage, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism, saying the media forms part of the country's security architecture and serves as an important source of open-source intelligence.

    1 September 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. National Security proposes closer media collaboration on information verification

    The National Security Secretariat has proposed a new working relationship with private media, including secure channels for rapid information verification during security incidents. A workshop organized by PRINPAG and the National Security Secretariat brought together 45 editors, reporters, publishers and media owners to discuss balancing national security protection with press freedom.

    1 September 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Media freedom is security strategy, not threat – Government spokesman

    Ghana's Presidential Spokesman Felix Kwakye Ofosu said media freedom is a security strategy rather than a threat, calling for strong media-national security cooperation. He argued that Ghana's stability stems from press freedom, not censorship, and that a free press acts as a pressure valve for citizen grievances.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ghana must balance free expression with responsible media accountability

    Ghana faces a challenge in protecting both freedom of expression and individual dignity while maintaining democratic principles. The article reflects on tensions between defending speech freedoms and enforcing legal boundaries against social media commentators.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 5 July

  1. PRINPAG calls for urban planning reforms after June 29 floods

    The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana has urged the Government to replan cities, enforce building codes, and intensify public education as flood mitigation measures following the June 29 floods in Accra. The association called for zero tolerance for construction on waterways and flood-prone zones, investment in modern drainage infrastructure, and sustained public campaigns on environmental stewardship.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 27 June

  1. Larry Dogbe has 10 days to file appeal or return to custody

    The Managing Editor of The Herald, Larry Dogbe, has been granted conditional 10-day bail following an ex parte application to stay his custodial sentence. PRINPAG President David Tamakloe warned that if Dogbe does not file a substantive appeal on notice within the 10-day window, he will be returned to prison.

    27 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. PRINPAG condemns Managing Editor's contempt conviction, backs appeal

    The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana has described the High Court's contempt conviction of The Herald's Managing Editor Larry Alans Dogbe as harsh, unreasonable, and disproportionate, and announced it is engaging his legal team to explore appellate remedies.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 7 May

  1. 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

Tuesday 5 May

  1. 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

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