Somalia: Two journalists arrested in less than two weeks by Puntland authorities
On 14 July, the Puntland Intelligence Service (PISA) arrested journalist Mohamad Jama Mohamud in Bosaso in the north-eastern Bari region. On 2 July, police officers from the Puntland Police Force arrested female journalist Suways Jama Mohamud, also known as Suways Ga’ayte, at her home in Garowe. She was released on bail on 15 July. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)…
Red Card to Child Labour: A Protected Childhood, Decent Work for Adults
Every child deserves a childhood filled with learning, laughter, safety, and dreams—not long hours of hazardous work. This year's World Day Against Child Labour, observed on June 12, renewed the global call to end child labour by giving it a symbolic red card, sending a clear message that the exploitation of children has no place in our communities. The campaign…
GJA accepts apology from NDC Chairman Dr. Richard Asiedu following invasion and closure of Kasoa-based Radio Station
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has accepted an apology from the Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Richard Asiedu, following the invasion and shutdown of Kasoa-based Obaatanpa Radio last month. The GJA had earlier given Dr Asiedu a seven-day ultimatum to publicly apologise and report himself to the Police over the incident, which it described as an…
