Ghana jumps up press freedom rankings

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has lauded the country’s improved standing in the World Press Freedom Index, as Ghana made a jump from 52nd spot in the previous rankings to 39th in the latest edition. In a statement, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day marked May 3, 2026, the association said it was […]

Media must cease excessive politicisation – GJA on Press Freedom Day

Media outlets have been cautioned to guard against excessive politicisation to consolidate the country’s democratic gains. This was expressed by a former President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mrs Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, and the current President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, in separate remarks as Ghana marked the 2023 World Press Freedom Day in Accra yesterday. Mrs […]

Make NMC an Authority-CPP

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) is pushing for the National Media Commission (NMC) to be made an Authority to enable it exercise control and effectively regulate the operations of the media in the country. In a statement to commemorate World Press Freedom Day and under the hand of its General Secretary James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr., […]