Awards Ceremony

Who is attending

200+ Journalists & Media Practitioners

When is it?

9th – 11th October, 2025

Where is it happening?

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra

The West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA) is an initiative by the Media Foundation for West Africa to promote media excellence in the sub-region.

The Awards, on the other hand, are to reward and inspire journalism excellence in West Africa as well as honour West African journalists who have produced compelling works which have had significant impact on society.

This year’s event will be held on October 22, 2022, in Accra – Ghana under the theme: Media and Women Empowerment in Africa

This has been necessitated by the growing number of legislation that tends to strengthen state control over the use of the internet, online communication outlets and digital media platforms including social media platforms. The Conference participants will also explore the impact misinformation is having on journalism in Africa and how public trust in the media can be sustained and boosted.

The Awards Ceremony will be held on the same day as the Conference, Friday, October 22, 2022

Award Categories

DPI/DPGs Reporting
Human Rights Reporting
Investigative Reporting
Anti-Corruption Reporting
Environmental Reporting

Telecoms and ICTs Reporting
Reporting on Illicit Financial Flows
Extractive Sector Reporting
Women Empowerment Reporting

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