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  "id": 18880909,
  "title": "GJA records over 50 attacks on journalists since 2022, pushes for welfare bill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gja-records-over-50-attacks-on-journalists-since-2022-pushes-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T06:41:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/gja-50-attacks-journalists-conditions-service-bill"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since 2022, more than 50 journalists in Ghana have been attacked, arrested, or threatened, according to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA). GJA President Albert Kwabena Dwumfour emphasized that journalists are not enemies of the state during the 30th GJA Media Awards in Accra. Five attacks occurred in January 2026, with three allegedly involving state security personnel. The association highlighted assaults on reporters covering the Council of State elections, illegal mining, security operations, and Accra beach demolitions, stating that promises of investigations alone are not justice. Despite Ghana ranking 39th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, Dwumfour warned against complacency, as journalists face dangers when investigating corruption, questioning officials, reporting on security, and holding powerful institutions accountable. He emphasized that poor pay, insecure contracts, irregular salary payments, inadequate conditions, and limited training weaken media independence and make reporters vulnerable to compromise. The GJA has received assurances from Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin regarding a private member's bill for journalists' remuneration, job security, and working conditions. Dwumfour also criticized Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George for suggesting the closure of media houses owned by political and religious interests. He described the minister's remarks as unfortunate, stressing that the GJA's appeal to the President was neither personal nor partisan. Dwumfour commended President Mahama for granting clemency shortly after the GJA's appeal. Ghana will host the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) Conference in the first quarter of 2027, marking a \"double victory for Ghana\" in shaping the future of African journalism.",
  "summary": "GJA President Albert Dwumfour says more than 50 attacks on journalists have been recorded since 2022 and backs a parliamentary bill on media welfare.",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GJA records more than 50 attacks and threats against journalists since 2022",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gja-records-more-than-50-attacks-and-threats-against-journalists",
        "published": "2026-11-07T22:28:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GJA records over 50 cases of attacks and harassment against journalists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gja-records-over-50-cases-of-attacks-and-harassment-against",
        "published": "2026-11-07T22:56:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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