In 1991, African journalists issued an historic call for press freedom.
25 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts below, and join the conversation at
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![Building trust in the media](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/trust-400x284.jpg)
Journalism is a profession that depends on the public’s trust. To earn that trust, journalists must behave in a ...
![One of the big boys: Kenya’s Nation Media Group](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Nation-Media-Group-400x284.jpg)
The Nation Media Group is one of Africa’s most successful media companies, active in print, TV, radio and online. ...
![Getting away with murder – violence against journalists](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Picture-Baglo-400x284.jpg)
The practice of journalism in Africa is not for the faint hearted. Journalists are intimidated, attacked, jailed, ...
![Diverse media voices fail to reach Africa’s poor](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Right-to-Know-and-SOS-400x284.jpg)
When you have to choose between buying food for your family and purchasing a newspaper, the choice is simple. ...