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22 June 2012 | Ghana

Rights groups demand immediate passage of Right to Information Bill

Rights groups organised a national conference in Accra to intensify their long campaign for passage into law of the long-delayed bill.
2 March 2012 | Ghana

MFWA-MUSIGA statement marking Music Freedom Day

In Ghana, musicians have faced threats, insults and intimidation from opposing political party activists for composing songs for political parties of their choice during election campaigns.
12 August 2010 | Ghana

Former president hails historic repeal of criminal libel law

Ghana's former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, said that history had vindicated his government for the repeal of the criminal libel laws that were used to jail journalists.
28 July 2010 | The Gambia

Ghanaians protest against President Jammeh of The Gambia

The protest was part of activities organised to mark the 16th anniversary of President Yahya Jammeh's Coup d'État on 22 July 1994.
27 January 2010 | Ghana

Hundreds to march in support of Right to Information Bill

Apart from raising awareness, the march will highlight the need for a thorough revision of draft bill to ensure that it complies with international best practice standards.


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