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University of Media, Arts and Communication

University of Media, Arts and Communication — Ghanaian institution hosting journalism students, media events, and partnerships including World PR Day Festival 2026 with Global Media Alliance.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … He made the remarks in a keynote address at a public lecture and stakeholder dialogue organised by the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) at its South Legon Campus Auditorium on May 4, 2026. …

    “Stomach journalism” threatens media integrity – Prof Karikari
  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … The findings were presented during a guest lecture webinar series at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) by Norwegian media scholar Terje S. …

    African journalists face rising pressure but show strong commitment to nation-building — Study shows
Politics

RTI Commission must enforce law against unlawful information charges

The News

Legal practitioner Zakariah Tanko Musah has called on the Right to Information Commission to strictly enforce the RTI Act and impose stronger sanctions against public institutions that charge unlawfully for access to information, arguing that enforcement is needed to deter barriers to transparency and protect citizens' constitutional right to information.

Why it matters

Legal expert calls on Right to Information Commission to enforce strict sanctions against public institutions illegally charging citizens for access to official information.

23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. RTI Commission must enforce law against unlawful information charges

    Legal practitioner Zakariah Tanko Musah has called on the Right to Information Commission to strictly enforce the RTI Act and impose stronger sanctions against public institutions that charge unlawfully for access to information, arguing that enforcement is needed to deter barriers to transparency and protect citizens' constitutional right to information.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Stonebwoy headlines UniMAC's inaugural WatsUp On Campus event

    Ghanaian music superstar Stonebwoy headlined WatsUp On Campus 2026 at the University of Media, Arts and Communication, delivering a performance that attracted large crowds of students and featured supporting acts from WatsUp TV talents.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Global Media Alliance partners UniMAC for PR Day Festival

    Global Media Alliance has partnered with the University of Media, Arts and Communication's Public Relations Department to host the World PR Day Festival 2026, including The PR Dialogue event on July 16, 2026, and a jointly curated PR Arts Exhibition exploring traditional African communication systems and practices.

    15 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 12 June

  1. UniMAC and Global Media Alliance explore collaboration partnership

    The Dean of UniMAC's Faculty of Business and Strategic Communication led a visit to Global Media Alliance to explore collaboration opportunities, including internship placements for students, a joint World PR Day Festival 2026 partnership, and a PR Arts Exhibition showcasing traditional African communication systems.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. UniMAC journalism students debate Ghana's AfCFTA trade strategy

    Journalism students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication joined a live Channel One TV discussion on how Ghana can maximise benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area. A five-member panel, including the Acting National AfCFTA Coordinator and CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed opportunities and challenges, with speakers highlighting issues such as Ghana's high manufacturing power costs compared to global competitors.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Global Media Alliance partners UniMAC for 2026 PR festival

    Global Media Alliance has partnered with the University of Media, Arts and Communication's Public Relations Department to host the World PR Day Festival 2026, featuring a dialogue event on July 16 and a PR Arts Exhibition exploring traditional African communication systems and practices.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. MP Bryan Acheampong pledges 50 computers to UniMAC students

    The Member of Parliament for Abetifi has pledged to donate 50 computers to University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) students, following a lecture on AI disruptions and the future of work. The donation aims to address limited access to digital learning tools and help prepare students for an AI-driven job market.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 16 May

  1. UCC wins 9th Mini GUSA Games; UPSA hosts universities

    The Ghana University Sports Association concluded the 9th Mini GUSA Games at UPSA from May 5–15, 2026, bringing together student-athletes from multiple universities to compete in football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, athletics and other disciplines. UCC emerged as overall champions with 50 medals, followed by UEW with 47 and KNUST with 39.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. UniMAC men cook Ghanaian meals for Mother's Day community celebration

    On May 9, 2026, male lecturers, administrators, and staff at the University of Media, Arts and Communication gathered to prepare Ghanaian dishes for a Mother's Day celebration organised by UTAG, GAUA, and GRASAG in a maiden edition event called "UniMAC Men in Aprons," which brought the university community together in an unusual display of collegial connection.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. African journalists face higher pressure than global counterparts

    An international study of over 30,000 journalists across 75 countries found that African journalists operate under significantly higher levels of political, commercial and personal pressure than their global counterparts, with Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia and Sierra Leone identified as countries where political pressure exceeds the global average, while safety concerns including surveillance, hacking and sexual harassment in newsrooms are reported at two to three times higher rates than globally.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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