Ghana’s 2026 Press Freedom ranking ‘positive but not impressive’ - Media Research Institute

GJA celebrates Ghana’s rise in global press freedom rankings

The Ghana Journalists Association ( GJA) has praised Ghana’s improved performance in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index as the country marked this year’s World Press Freedom Day. In a statement issued on May 3, the Association said Ghana moved from 52nd to 39th position globally and ranked 4th in Africa in the latest index published by Reporters Without Borders. The GJA described the achievement as a reflection of improvements across key indicat…

Ghana Rises to 4th in Africa on Press Freedom Index, MRI Urges Caution

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-rises-to-4th-in-africa-on-press-freedom-index-mri-urges-caution/Ghana has climbed to 39th place globally and 4th in Africa on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), but the Media Research Institute (MRi) has cautioned that the improvement, while welcome, does not reflect the country’s full potential. RSF …

Press Freedom Day: GJA celebrates Ghana’s improved performance in global rankings from 52nd to 39th position

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on stakeholders to sustain the progress made in promoting press freedom and protecting journalists across the country. In a statement to mark the 2026 World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, the Association commended Ghana rsquo;s improved ranking on the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, where the country moved from 52nd to 39th position.

Ghana’s 2026 Press Freedom ranking ‘positive but not impressive’ - Media Research Institute

The Media Research Institute (MRi) has described Ghana’s performance on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index as encouraging but falling short of expectations, despite notable gains in the global rankings.