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 ce 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 er 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 tal 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 e International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

#EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #JournalistSafety #PressFreedom #Ghana

New study alert 📷

Who owns the media shapes what it says. Our new study finds that political ownership is the main driver of media polarisation in Ghana.

What else did we uncover? Read the full report: shorturl.at/5t2vk

#MediaForPeaceAndSocialCohesion #MediaForPeace #Depolarisation #AffectiveDepolarisation #MediaPolarisation

Watch highlights from our Public Forum marking #EndImpunity Day.

#EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #PressFreedom #Ghana

On Monday 2 November, we marked #EndImpunity Day with the launch of our Model Safety of Journalists Policy for newsrooms in Ghana.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

New policy alert🚨🚨

Yesterday, we launched our Model Safety of Journalists Policy to mark #EndImpunity Day.

Download and read the policy here: shorturl.at/J41pb

Keynote Address by @samgeorgegh Esq., Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, at the ongoing Public Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom

#JournalistSafety ainstJournalists #PressFreedom #Ghana
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Discours liminaire de Me Samuel Nartey George, ministre de la Communication, de la Technologie numérique et de l’Innovation, lors du forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse » See less

Speech by Mrs. Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, Esq., Former President, Ghana Journalists Association, at the ongoing Public Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom

#JournalistSafety ainstJournalists #PressFreedom #Ghana
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Extrait du discours de Me Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, ancienne présidente de la Ghana Journalists Association, lors du Forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse » See less

Remarks by Mr. Hamid Yakub, Communications and Information Officer at UNESCO Ghana, at the ongoing Public Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom

#JournalistSafety ainstJournalists #PressFreedom #Ghana
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Intervention de M. Hamid Yakub, Chargé de communication et d'information, UNESCO lors du forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse »

Remarks by Prof. Amin Alhassan, Director - General, Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, at the ongoing Public Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom

#JournalistSafety ainstJournalists #PressFreedom #Ghana
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Intervention du Pr Amin Alhassan, directeur général de la Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, lors du forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse »

Remarks by Kweku Lartey Obeng, Component Manager, PAIReD Programme, #GIZ #Ghana, at the ongoing #Public #Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom
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Intervention de Kweku Lartey Obeng, responsable de composante du programme PAIReD de la GIZ Ghana, lors du forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse

Welcome remarks by @sulemana, Executive Director, MFWA, at the ongoing Public Forum on Ending Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Ghana: Strengthening Safety, Accountability and Press Freedom.

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Discours de bienvenue recteur exécutif de la MFWA, lors du forum public « Mettre fin à l’impunité pour les crimes commis contre les journalistes au Ghana : renforcer la sécurité, la redevabilité et la liberté de la presse » See less

Introducing our Keynote Speaker, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. @samgeorgegh, Esq.!

Join us!

We wish our Executive Director, @sulemana a happy birthday!

Revealing our speakers for our Public Forum and launch of the Model Safety of Journalists Policy!

The policy will be launched by Prof. Amin Alhassan, Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.

Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie Esq., former President of the Ghana Journalists r Guest Speaker.
For more details, check the flyer.

#EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #PressFreedom #Ghana