Community radio journalists in the Sahel face escalating violence and impunity, severely undermining media freedom. This crisis threatens the vital role these stations play in disseminating information to remote populations. Protecting these local voices is essential for upholding the public’s right to know. The situation highlights how insecurity and political repression directly erode transparency. This report underscores the critical importance of safeguarding open access to reliable information. Without secure journalism, open data ecosystems and democratic accountability suffer significantly.
Source: africanews.comPublished on 2024-09-26
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