Tag Archives: Press Freedom

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has dismissed claims that government is the cause of the country’s decline in the 2022 Press Freedom Index. Speaking in Parliament, the Minister noted that after comprehensive investigations, the slump can be attributed to poor remuneration of journalists. In May, it came to light …

Ghana’s former President, John Dramani Mahama has called on government to welcome criticisms, while protecting journalists across the country. According to him, the safety of journalists and the guarantee of free speech are essential in deepening Ghana’s democracy. In a Facebook post to mark the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the …

The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres has reiterated the importance of press freedom in various countries. According to him, “Without freedom of the press, there are no real democratic societies. Without freedom of the press, there is no freedom.”   Without freedom of the press, there are …