Sefwinews is a regional digital news organization serving Ghana’s Western North Region. Founded in January 2019 and based in Sefwi Wiawso, it publishes daily reporting and commentary across three primary products: a news site, Sefwinews TV for video coverage, and a digital newspaper. Its beat spans local government, development projects, public safety, sports and community life, with consistent attention to towns across the Sefwi area. The newsroom packages short dispatches, photo and video reports, and explainers aimed at residents seeking timely regional updates. The outlet’s video operation extends its reach beyond the region. National platforms have credited Sefwinews TV footage in coverage of Western North issues, underscoring its role as a source for on‑the‑ground reporting. Sefwinews maintains active distribution on Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and WhatsApp to reach audiences across social and messaging channels. Editorially, the outlet aims to be the region’s primary news source and emphasizes quick, locally grounded reporting rather than national political horse‑race coverage. Stories range from infrastructure and municipal decisions to sports features and cultural celebrations. Contributors come from the area’s media community and focus on amplifying voices that are often underrepresented in national news. By centering Western North, Sefwinews supplies consistent, locally sourced coverage that helps connect communities and keeps municipal officials, civil society and sports supporters in the loop.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Sefwi-wiawso, Ghana
Year the organization started publishing:
2019
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Sports
Economy and business
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
647
Twitter number of followers:
78
Instagram number of followers:
121
YouTube number of followers:
3
Tiktok number of followers:
1,731

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Kwame Adolf Asmah
Directors:
Kwame Adolf Asmah

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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