July 22
Eswatini: Emaswati Support Media's Watchdog Role, Insist On Media Freedom
Only one in four citizens say their country has a free press. Read more »
July 12
Botswana: Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free. Read more »
June 14
Mozambique: Mozambicans Endorse Media's Watchdog Role but Wary of Media Freedom
Slim majority see their country's media as free of government interference. Read more »
May 09
South Africa: South Africans Support Media's Independence and Watchdog Role
Majority of citizens say public should have access to information on government budgets and contracts. Read more »
May 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Support Free Media Holding Govt Accountable
Only about half of citizens say the country's media is "somewhat" or "completely" free. Read more »
April 30
Africa: Africa's Shifting Media Landscapes: Digital Media Use Grows, but So Do Demographic Divides
Radio remains on top as the most widely used - and most democratic - source of news. Read more »
April 29
Mauritania: Mauritians Strongly Endorse Media Freedom and Public Access to Govt Information
Most citizens want a media that helps hold government accountable. Read more »
February 22
Africa: Access to Public Information Remains Elusive Despite Progress On Right-to-Information Laws
Most Africans say they should be able to see local government budgets and contracts, but doubt they can. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Ghana: Public Supports Media's Watchdog Role but Are Sceptical of News Sources
Fewer than half of citizens trust information from private or state-owned outlets. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Angola: Angolans Reject Govt Restrictions On Information, Want Media to Report Freely
Most citizens support role of journalists as watchdogs over government. Read more »