MFWA Warns Journalists Against Propaganda in Ghana Elections

As Ghana approaches its December 2024 general elections, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has urged journalists to scrutinize political narratives to prevent their use as tools for propaganda. Executive Director Sulemna Braimah emphasized the necessity of critical reporting to combat misinformation and highlighted politicians' tendencies to exploit media for their gain. In New Zealand, Māori researcher Tina Ngata criticized the media's historical bias against Māori, attributing it to colonial capitalism and vested business interests in media ownership. Ngata pointed to the influence of NZME, which is heavily tied to industries like oil and gas, on public narratives. Meanwhile, discussions surrounding media integrity have intensified, with comparisons made between how coverage of figures like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is framed. Paul Bedard's 'Mainstream Media Scream' segment continues to spotlight perceived biases within the media landscape, reflecting ongoing concerns over journalistic integrity.