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March 1, 2026
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The Africa Editors Forum honours Ghana’s Kwame Karikari with Lifetime Service to Journalism Award
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- Professor Kwame Karikari has been honored with the TAEF Lifetime Service to Journalism Award for his extensive contributions to media freedom in Ghana and Africa.
- The award recognizes his decades of leadership, scholarship, and principled advocacy presented during the Africa Editors Congress in Nairobi.
- Prof. Karikari had a distinguished career as an academic at the University of Ghana and a pioneering newspaper journalist.
- He held significant roles in Ghana's media governance, including Director General of GBC, Chairman of Graphic Communications Group, and a member of the National Media Commission.
- He founded the Media Foundation for West Africa and contributed to Ghana's Constitution Review Committee, influencing policy and advocating for press freedom regionally and globally.
Why This Matters
Professor Kwame Karikari's lifetime of work has been instrumental in shaping Ghana's media landscape, fostering press freedom, and strengthening journalistic standards and education. His contributions to media governance and constitutional reform are foundational to Ghana's democratic institutions and the quality of its public discourse. This recognition underscores the critical importance of independent media for the nation's progress and stability.
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