Reporters Without Borders — international press freedom advocacy organization that publishes the World Press Freedom Index and documents journalist detentions across West Africa.
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Joy Online
… Ghana was ranked 39th out of 180 in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index. …
Don’t make Mahama a lame duck President in NDC succession disputeJoy Online
The military junta in Burkina Faso has used forced military conscription as a “smokescreen” to cover the secret detention and abuse of dissidents, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). …
Burkina Faso junta accused of secretly detaining journalist and dozens of others, RSF report findsDaily Guide
The Writer Ghana has ascended to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, registering a score of 72.20 – its strongest performance in five years. …
Ghana Rises To 39th In Press Freedom Index Amid Structural ChallengesThe Ghanaian Times
… Reporters Without Borders said Atiana Serge Oulon, editor of the newspaper L’Evenement, was taken from his home in June 2024 by several armed men in civilian clothes. …
Burkina Faso junta detains journalist, othersJoy Online
Ghana has ascended to 39th place out of 180 countries in the 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index, registering a score of 72.20 – its strongest performance in five years. …
Ghana climbs in global press freedom rankings, ranks 39th worldwideThe Ghanaian Times
… In a statement issued on May 3, the Association said Ghana moved from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranked 4th in Africa in the latest index published by Reporters Without Borders. …
GJA celebrates Ghana’s rise in global press freedom rankingsJoy Online
… In a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, the non-profit organisation focused on media research, training, and advocacy in Ghana noted that Ghana moved up 13 places on the global index compiled by Reporters Without Borders, rising from 52nd position in 2025 to 39th in 2026. …
Ghana’s 2026 press freedom ranking positive but not impressive – MRiJoy Online
… Central to the Association’s message was Ghana’s notable progress on the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders. …
Ghana moves up global press freedom rankings as GJA marks World Press Freedom DayThe rise of citizen journalists, bloggers and content creators using smartphones and social media is transforming Ghana's information ecosystem. These new voices reach stories and communities that traditional media often cannot, and are becoming an increasingly important part of national conversations.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The rise of citizen journalists, bloggers and content creators using smartphones and social media is transforming Ghana's information ecosystem. These new voices reach stories and communities that traditional media often cannot, and are becoming an increasingly important part of national conversations.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Media Foundation for West Africa has launched a GH¢544,000 Legal Support Fund to help Ghanaian journalists and media organisations defend against legal challenges when publishing investigative stories and accountability reporting. The fund, launched in Accra in September 2026 under the African Media Integrity and Resilience Programme, is implemented by MFWA in partnership with DW Akademie through International Media Support with European Union funding.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two French journalists detained in Togo since 27 July have been charged with "false declarations" despite possessing work visas and authorisation to film there, according to Reporters Without Borders. One of the journalists is reported to be suffering from serious health problems requiring medical attention.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two French journalists—Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani, from audiovisual production company Tony Comiti Productions—and their Togolese fixer Fred Venum have been detained in Togo since July 27, 2026, while filming for France 5 documentary programme Les Routes de l'impossible. They were arrested near Kara in northern Togo and charged with "false statements" on August 17; Reporters Without Borders has called for their immediate release.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Moroccan police arrested dissident commentator Ali Lmrabet at Tangier airport on Sunday for questioning over alleged dissemination of false information harming constitutional institutions, according to Reporters Without Borders. Lmrabet, who lives in Spain and holds French nationality, is a known critic of Morocco's political system and faces a preliminary investigation over complaints alleging slander and defamation.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 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 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 →
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 →
Ethiopia's general election takes place on Monday as conflict prevents many people from voting, with the entire northern Tigray region excluded from the poll due to its recovery from a civil war that ended in 2022. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win, with the winning party needing at least 274 of 547 parliamentary seats to form the next government.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece warns that the NDC risks eroding President Mahama's economic gains and policy achievements if the party does not manage the transition to a new 2028 presidential candidate thoughtfully, with multiple potential aspirants from different generations of party leadership already being considered.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reporters Without Borders reports that Burkina Faso's military junta uses forced military conscription as a cover for secretly detaining and abusing dissidents, including investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, who was seized from his home in June 2024 and whose location remains unknown to his family.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Reporters Without Borders said Burkina Faso's military junta secretly held and abused investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon and up to 40 others in a makeshift detention facility in Ouagadougou, contradicting the government's claim that Oulon was conscripted into military service. The advocacy group said detainees reported abuse including sleeping on bare floors and being beaten by guards.
7 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
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 →
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.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana moved up 13 places on the World Press Freedom Index, from 52nd in 2025 to 39th in 2026, and improved to sixth place in Africa. The Media Research Institute said the gains were "positive but not impressive," with the country's score improving from 67.13 to 72.20 points, though performance remained uneven across key indicators.
4 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 →