Ghanaian Lawyer Challenges Defamation Myths: Truth Can Coexist With Reputational Harm
Legal expert argues defamation cases hinge on falsehood, not impact, reframing how Ghanaians understand libel and slander law.
Ghana's free speech crisis: Mahama government accused of more arrests than Akufo-Addo's entire 8-year tenure
Legal expert Martin Kpebu warns that arrest rates for offensive speech threaten democratic gains and government goodwill.
Ghana's Legal Guardians Push Back Against Insult Arrests: What Free Speech Means Here
Senior Ghanaian lawmakers challenge the criminalization of insults, warning it threatens democratic freedoms and could criminalise ordinary citizens.
Democracy Under Scrutiny: Prof Bokpin Urges Ghana to Move Beyond Party Politics in Defending Free Speech
Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin calls for national conversation on threats to Ghana's democratic institutions, free speech and institutional independence.
Senegal jails three TikTok influencers over presidential insult—what it means for West African free speech
Three content creators face prison and fines after criticising Senegal's president, raising concerns about press freedom across the region.
Senegal's crackdown on TikTok creators raises fresh concerns over press freedom in West Africa
Three Senegalese social media influencers face jail time after a court convicted them of insulting the president, sparking debate on free speech rights.
Senegal's arrest of TikTok influencers raises alarm bells across West Africa over free speech
Three social media creators jailed in Senegal for criticising the president. The case has implications for digital freedom across the region.
NDC Legal Team Defends Ghana's Offensive Conduct Law Amid Free Speech Debate
Victor Adawudu argues the criminal offensive conduct law should remain despite calls for repeal following TikToker Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence.
Most speech prosecutions in Ghana 'fizzle out' after bail, says NDC lawyer
An NDC legal expert argues that Criminal Code prosecutions for offensive speech rarely lead to conviction, sparking debate on free speech laws.
Police Overreach, Not Policy, Driving Offensive Conduct Arrests – NDC Legal Counsel
NDC lawyer blames overzealous officers for surge in offensive conduct arrests, argues law should deter but not weaponise free expression.
NPP backs appeal against Camilla Alhassan's one-year prison sentence, warns of free speech threat
The NPP has condemned the conviction of Camilla Alhassan for offensive online comments about President Mahama, calling it unconstitutional.
Free Speech Under Fire: Media Group Urges Mahama to Pardon Jailed TikToker Camilla Alhassan
Media Foundation for West Africa calls for presidential pardon of content creator sentenced for alleged false statements about president.