Media Foundation for West Africa

Our colleague Seth Bokpe, Associate Editor at @fourthestategh, today joined a panel on “SLAPPs and Lawfare: Waging War on Journalists in Africa” at the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2026) in Nairobi.

The session examined the growing use of lawsuits and legal pressure to silence journalists across Africa, particularly in West Africa.

Next up, reporter Clement Kumsah will present “Shooting for Accountability: Turning Photojournalism into Investigative Evidence,” on how images can serve as evidence in holding power to account.

#AIJC2026 #InvestigativeJournalism #SLAPPs #Photojournalism #MFWA

We are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week for the 22nd African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2026), taking place from 10 to 12 November 2026.

Senior Directors Dora Mawutor and Abigail Larbi are joined by three colleagues from @fourthestategh: Seth Bokpe, William Jalulah and Clement Kumsah.

Over the three days, the team will engage with editors, reporters, trainers and media practitioners from across Africa to exchange ideas, learn new tools and techniques, and discuss how to strengthen accountability reporting on the continent.

#AIJC2026 #InvestigativeJournalism #MFWA

Here’s a summary of our new study in Ghana: Finding Common Ground: Role of Media in Combating Polarisation in West Africa.

Political ownership is the primary structural driver of polarisation in Ghana.

Full report: tinyurl.com/5n6brw6c

#Polarisation #MediaForPeace #Ghana

Threats against journalists are constantly evolving. Here’s what every journalist must do to stay safe.

New technologies are opening fresh avenues for attacks on journalists, from hacking and surveillance to coordinated smear campaigns.

Our Model Safety of Journalists Policy sets out practical digital safety steps for journalists, and what newsrooms must provide to support them.

Download the policy: tinyurl.com/mrbejaua

#EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #DigitalSafety #PressFreedom

“When a journalist is assaulted for doing legitimate work, the journalist is not the only victim. Every citizen loses a little of their right to know.” - @samgeorgegh Esq., Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations 📷

Watch highlights from his keynote at our public forum marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

#EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #JournalistSafety #PressFreedom #Ghana