African leaders must uphold press freedom, say media professionals
Media professionals and journalism advocates are urging African leaders to protect press freedom amid a global decline in media independence. Experts warn that increasing repression and corruption are stifling investigative reporting and threatening democratic accountability.
Why it matters
The erosion of press freedom in Africa poses a significant threat to government accountability and the protection of vulnerable populations against corruption.
African leaders must uphold press freedom, say media professionals
The article reports on advocacy and expert opinions regarding democratic norms without taking a partisan political stance.
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