GJA President elected FAJ Steering Committee Member
Mr Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has been elected as a member of the Steering Committee of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ). The election was held virtually on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, during the 5th Delegates Congress of FAJ, the Pan-African regional organisation of the International Federation of Journalists […]
ICI advocates implementation of laws to address child and forced labour
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI), has called for the effective implementation of laws and legislation on children to address the issue of child labour and forced labour, especially on cocoa plantations in Ghana. Mr. Prince Gyamfi, Deputy Country Director for ICI, advocated this in Kumasi when the Foundation in collaboration with the Ghana Journalists Association, […]
GJA billed to host Third African Media Convention in Accra
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is billed to host the third edition of the African Media Convention. GJA, an affiliate of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and its parent body the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) won the bid to host the Third African Media Convention in Accra, Ghana in May […]
“Celebrations of WPFD would become an annual charade if state institutions do not commit themselves to changing trends”- GJA Prez
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Mr. Albert Kwabena Dwumfour has called on state institutions to uphold and maintaining the rights of Journalists. According to him, the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) would become an annual charade if state institutions do not commit themselves to changing the narrative […]
Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei to speak at GJA’s public lecture on May 3
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Justice of the Court of Appeal, His Lordship Justice Dennis Dominic Adjei, will speak at a public lecture to be organized by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD 2023). The global theme for 2023 WPFD is: “Shaping a future […]
President Akufo-Addo urged to repeal pieces of legislation that stifle media freedom
By: Ewurabena Paha Ghana Journalists Association, Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association, Media Foundation for West Africa and Private Newspapers and Printers Association of Ghana have called on President Akufo-Addo to repeal pieces of legislation that stifle media freedom. They reminded the President of his belief and commitment to media freedom. Addressing a joint news conference in […]
GJA hosts Maiden Dinner Night; an evening of ‘Social capital’
By Michael Ahinsah The Ghana Journalists Association hosted it’s maiden Dinner night on December 21, 2022 at the Forecourt of the Ghana International Press Centre, a major event after the GJA Awards. The Dinner Night gave an opportunity for members of the GJA and all journalists across the country to socialize and interact, whiles exchanging […]
Inability to find perpetrators of Ahmed Suale’s death regretful– Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to bring the perpetrators of the murder of Ahmed Suale to justice. He, however, described the inability to find the perpetrators of the investigative journalist’s death despite police efforts as regretful, adding that the case will not be closed so long as he remains President. The President said this […]
Star Ghana Foundation, GJA, discuss partnerships for 2023 District Assembly Elections, 2024 General Elections
By Rachel Kakraba Executive Director STAR Ghana Foundation, Amidu Ibrahim- Tanko, has hinted of plans of the Foundation to partner with the Ghana Journalists Association, GJA, to build the capacity of journalists for next year’s District Level elections as well as the 2024 general elections. This he said is to equip the competence of the […]
GJA charges Captain Smart to render apology over comment against Female Sports Journalists
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on Onua FM Presenter, Captain Smart to render an apology, following his comments against Female Sports Journalists in Ghana. The Presenter on his Morning Show said female Sports Journalists in Ghana have been having an affair with players of the Black Stars team, which was as a result […]
