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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![National broadcasters in Africa: The politics of non-reform](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Aukland-Park-400x284.jpg)
The transformation of state broadcasters into public broadcasters as envisaged by the African Charter on ...
![The rise and fall of public broadcasting in South Africa](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/press-freedom-1-1-400x284.jpg)
There was a lot of hope around the South African Broadcasting Corporation around the transition to democracy. It ...
![African Charter on Broadcasting 2001](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/african-charter.jpg)
The section pertaining to public broadcasting:
All State and government controlled broadcasters should be ...
![Community Radios: game-changers in Africa’s media landscape](https://whk25.misa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Dumisani-Moyo-400x284.jpg)
Community radio stations have profoundly changed how people perceive radio in Africa. The stations empower ...